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Brandfontein kitesurf and windsurf spot
South Africa · Western Cape
Overview
Brandfontein is an isolated kite spot on the southern Overberg coast, between Agulhas and Arniston. This stretch of wild coast faces south, directly exposed to the Southern Ocean. Conditions are powerful with constant swell and strong wind. The landscape is typical of the south coast — flat, arid and wind-beaten. Spot reserved for advanced riders due to isolation and exposure.
Spot forecast for Brandfontein
Sunrise 05:51 · Sunset 18:58
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Tides
Heights above lowest astronomical tide, in the spot's local time. Computed 4.9 km from the spot.
- Tuesday 20 October Low tide · 0.8 m High tide · 1.3 m Low tide · 0.8 m High tide · 1.3 m
- Wednesday 21 October Low tide · 0.7 m High tide · 1.5 m Low tide · 0.6 m
- Thursday 22 October High tide · 1.4 m Low tide · 0.6 m High tide · 1.6 m Low tide · 0.5 m
- Friday 23 October High tide · 1.5 m Low tide · 0.5 m High tide · 1.7 m Low tide · 0.3 m
- Saturday 24 October High tide · 1.7 m Low tide · 0.4 m High tide · 1.9 m Low tide · 0.2 m
Brandfontein: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
297h
in November · 23 rideable days
The season runs from September to April, peaking in November: 18 rideable days a month and 297 hours of usable wind, at 22 °C. The low point is July, at 4 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 49% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is July, at 16 °C. The wettest month is July, with 94 mm.
Monthly averages: Brandfontein
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17.5 | 223 h | 24 °C | 22 mm |
| February | 17.0 | 182 h | 24 °C | 19 mm |
| March | 18.5 | 201 h | 23 °C | 40 mm |
| April | 18.0 | 181 h | 20 °C | 57 mm |
| May | 9.0 | 64 h | 20 °C | 23 mm |
| June | 7.5 | 40 h | 18 °C | 75 mm |
| July | 4.0 | 17 h | 16 °C | 94 mm |
| August | 4.0 | 21 h | 17 °C | 39 mm |
| September | 14.5 | 146 h | 18 °C | 26 mm |
| October | 18.5 | 193 h | 20 °C | 32 mm |
| November | 23.0 | 297 h | 22 °C | 23 mm |
| December | 19.0 | 207 h | 24 °C | 22 mm |
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Technical details of Brandfontein spot
The spot works with winds from E, ESE, SE, SSE, S.
Spot functioning
Works in SE, E and S from October to March. Constant southern swell. Waves 1 to 3m. Rideable at all tides. Exposed and powerful spot.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Advanced
On the water
Big Southern Ocean waves. Sand and rock bottom. Cold water (14-17°C), 4/3 wetsuit recommended. Powerful coastal current.
Parking
Access via dirt road from the R319. Very isolated area — no facilities. Bring everything you need.
Wind specificities
SE and E are side-onshore to onshore on this south-facing coast. S is directly onshore. Strength 15-30 knots from October to March. Very reliable wind on this exposed coast. SW also works but often brings bad weather.
Hazards
Total isolation — no quick rescue. Powerful Southern Ocean swell. Strong current. Cold water. Sharks (great whites). Southern right whale breeding area in season.
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