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Rufanes River Mouth kitesurf and wingfoil spot
South Africa · Cap oriental
Overview
Rufanes River Mouth is a spot located east of Port Alfred on the Sunshine Coast of the Eastern Cape. This river mouth offers flat water conditions in the estuary, complemented by access to the ocean beach. The setting is natural and undeveloped, offering a quiet experience away from crowds.
Spot forecast for Rufanes River Mouth
Sunrise 05:24 · Sunset 18:29
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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 · 1.2 m Low tide · 0.8 m
- Wednesday 21 October High tide · 1.2 m Low tide · 0.7 m High tide · 1.4 m Low tide · 0.6 m
- Thursday 22 October High tide · 1.3 m Low tide · 0.5 m High tide · 1.5 m Low tide · 0.5 m
- Friday 23 October High tide · 1.4 m Low tide · 0.4 m High tide · 1.7 m Low tide · 0.3 m
- Saturday 24 October High tide · 1.5 m Low tide · 0.3 m High tide · 1.8 m Low tide · 0.2 m
Rufanes River Mouth: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
174h
in August · 20 rideable days
The season runs from July to October, peaking in August: 18 rideable days a month and 174 hours of usable wind, at 19 °C. The low point is April, at 13.5 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 55% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is September, at 18 °C. The wettest month is June, with 144 mm.
Monthly averages: Rufanes River Mouth
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14.5 | 158 h | 22 °C | 61 mm |
| February | 14.5 | 156 h | 22 °C | 23 mm |
| March | 14.5 | 142 h | 22 °C | 45 mm |
| April | 13.5 | 127 h | 20 °C | 59 mm |
| May | 15.0 | 134 h | 21 °C | 8 mm |
| June | 15.5 | 125 h | 19 °C | 144 mm |
| July | 19.5 | 159 h | 19 °C | 17 mm |
| August | 20.0 | 174 h | 20 °C | 5 mm |
| September | 17.0 | 171 h | 18 °C | 78 mm |
| October | 16.0 | 178 h | 20 °C | 73 mm |
| November | 15.0 | 171 h | 20 °C | 44 mm |
| December | 16.0 | 178 h | 22 °C | 28 mm |
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Technical details of Rufanes River Mouth spot
The spot works with winds from SSW, SW, WSW, W.
Spot functioning
River mouth offering flat water in the estuary at high tide and access to the ocean beach. Launching from the river banks or the beach.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Intermediate
On the water
Brackish and flat water in the estuary. Ocean water on the beach side — temperature 18-22°C in summer. Wetsuit recommended.
Parking
Access via secondary tracks from the coastal road east of Port Alfred. Parking on natural ground. Undeveloped area.
Wind specificities
The dominant wind is south-westerly, side-onshore on this south-facing coast. Westerly and WSW winds are also favourable. The estuary can channel the wind. South-westerly thermals in summer afternoons.
Hazards
Strong current at the mouth on outgoing tide. Sharks present. Isolated spot with no rescue — don't sail alone.
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