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Die Mond kitesurf and windsurf spot
South Africa · Western Cape
Overview
Die Mond ("the mouth" in Afrikaans) is the Heuningnes River mouth, in the De Mond Nature Reserve. It's a protected wetland of international importance (Ramsar site), home to many bird species. The spot is wild and isolated, with excellent wind conditions but access regulated by the nature reserve.
Spot forecast for Die Mond
Sunrise 05:50 · Sunset 18:57
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Tides
Heights above lowest astronomical tide, in the spot's local time. Computed 4.4 km from the spot.
- Tuesday 20 October Low tide · 0.9 m High tide · 1.4 m Low tide · 0.8 m High tide · 1.4 m
- Wednesday 21 October Low tide · 0.8 m High tide · 1.6 m Low tide · 0.7 m
- Thursday 22 October High tide · 1.5 m Low tide · 0.6 m High tide · 1.7 m Low tide · 0.5 m
- Friday 23 October High tide · 1.7 m Low tide · 0.5 m High tide · 1.9 m Low tide · 0.4 m
- Saturday 24 October High tide · 1.8 m Low tide · 0.4 m High tide · 2 m Low tide · 0.2 m
Die Mond: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
267h
in November · 22.5 rideable days
The season runs from September to April, peaking in November: 17 rideable days a month and 267 hours of usable wind, at 23 °C. The low point is July, at 2 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 53% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is July, at 16 °C. The wettest month is June, with 68 mm.
Monthly averages: Die Mond
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17.0 | 210 h | 25 °C | 26 mm |
| February | 16.0 | 178 h | 25 °C | 16 mm |
| March | 17.5 | 193 h | 24 °C | 41 mm |
| April | 17.5 | 172 h | 21 °C | 55 mm |
| May | 8.5 | 61 h | 21 °C | 15 mm |
| June | 5.0 | 22 h | 18 °C | 68 mm |
| July | 2.0 | 11 h | 16 °C | 64 mm |
| August | 5.0 | 23 h | 18 °C | 25 mm |
| September | 14.5 | 137 h | 19 °C | 23 mm |
| October | 15.5 | 169 h | 21 °C | 37 mm |
| November | 22.5 | 267 h | 22 °C | 24 mm |
| December | 18.5 | 196 h | 24 °C | 20 mm |
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Technical details of Die Mond spot
The spot works with winds from E, ESE, SE, SSE.
Spot functioning
Works in SE, E and SSE from October to March. The river mouth creates powerful currents at rising and falling tide. Avoid the channel. Ocean swell on the beach.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Advanced
On the water
Ocean waves and river mouth current. Sandy bottom. Water at 15-19°C, 3/2 to 4/3 wetsuit. Very strong current in the channel.
Parking
Access via De Mond Nature Reserve (permit required). Parking on dirt in the reserve. Opening hours must be respected.
Wind specificities
SE and E side-onshore to onshore, 15-30 knots from October to March. Very wind-exposed area. SSE also works. Often powerful conditions.
Hazards
Very dangerous river mouth current — never ride in the channel. Sharks (attracted to river mouth). Isolation. Nature reserve — respect fauna and flora. Protected birds.
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