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Queens kitesurf and surf spot
South Africa · Western Cape
Overview
Queens is a spot in the Hout Bay / Llandudno area on the Atlantic coast of the Cape Peninsula. This wave spot offers advanced conditions with the south-easterly Cape Doctor in side-offshore to offshore. The rocky and wild coast harbors quality waves for experienced riders. Spectacular natural setting between mountains and ocean.
Spot forecast for Queens
Sunrise 05:58 · Sunset 19:03
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Tides
Heights above lowest astronomical tide, in the spot's local time. Computed 1.8 km from the spot.
- Tuesday 20 October Low tide · 0.7 m High tide · 1.2 m Low tide · 0.7 m High tide · 1.2 m
- Wednesday 21 October Low tide · 0.6 m High tide · 1.3 m Low tide · 0.5 m
- Thursday 22 October High tide · 1.3 m Low tide · 0.5 m High tide · 1.4 m Low tide · 0.4 m
- Friday 23 October High tide · 1.4 m Low tide · 0.4 m High tide · 1.6 m Low tide · 0.3 m
- Saturday 24 October High tide · 1.5 m Low tide · 0.3 m High tide · 1.7 m Low tide · 0.2 m
Queens: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
327h
in November · 25.5 rideable days
The season runs from September to April, peaking in November: 19 rideable days a month and 327 hours of usable wind, at 24 °C. The low point is July, at 3 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 66% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is July, at 16 °C. The wettest month is July, with 216 mm.
Monthly averages: Queens
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20.0 | 195 h | 26 °C | 8 mm |
| February | 17.0 | 194 h | 27 °C | 6 mm |
| March | 18.5 | 187 h | 25 °C | 26 mm |
| April | 16.5 | 160 h | 23 °C | 58 mm |
| May | 5.5 | 48 h | 20 °C | 47 mm |
| June | 5.5 | 36 h | 18 °C | 109 mm |
| July | 3.0 | 21 h | 16 °C | 216 mm |
| August | 3.5 | 25 h | 16 °C | 106 mm |
| September | 15.5 | 155 h | 19 °C | 21 mm |
| October | 17.5 | 197 h | 22 °C | 17 mm |
| November | 25.5 | 327 h | 25 °C | 9 mm |
| December | 20.0 | 241 h | 25 °C | 19 mm |
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Technical details of Queens spot
The spot works with winds from SE, SSE, S.
Spot functioning
SW/W swell + SE Cape Doctor. Waves 1-3 m on rocks and reef. Advanced conditions. Offshore wind.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Advanced
On the water
Cold water (10-15°C), 5/3 wetsuit. Waves on rocks. Kelp. Currents.
Parking
Limited parking along Victoria Road. Access via path. Little infrastructure.
Wind specificities
SE Cape Doctor side-offshore to offshore. Wind of 15-35 knots from October to March. Can be very gusty due to the mountainous peninsula relief.
Hazards
Offshore wind, waves on rocks, currents, cold water, kelp, sharks. Advanced spot.
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