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Britannia Bay kitesurf, wingfoil and windsurf spot
South Africa · Western Cape
Overview
Britannia Bay is a semi-sheltered bay on the West Coast, north of Saldanha. The bay offers some protection from Atlantic swell while catching the SE wind. It's an intermediate spot with less extreme conditions than the exposed ocean spots on the West Coast. The village is small and quiet.
Spot forecast for Britannia Bay
Sunrise 06:01 · Sunset 19:04
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Tides
Heights above lowest astronomical tide, in the spot's local time. Computed 3.4 km from the spot.
- Tuesday 20 October Low tide · 0.7 m High tide · 1.3 m Low tide · 0.7 m High tide · 1.2 m
- Wednesday 21 October Low tide · 0.6 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 · 0.4 m
- Friday 23 October High tide · 1.5 m Low tide · 0.5 m High tide · 1.6 m Low tide · 0.3 m
- Saturday 24 October High tide · 1.6 m Low tide · 0.4 m High tide · 1.7 m Low tide · 0.2 m
Britannia Bay: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
354h
in November · 27.5 rideable days
The season runs from September to April, peaking in November: 24 rideable days a month and 354 hours of usable wind, at 23 °C. The low point is July, at 9 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 13 and 20 knots — 51% of rideable hours. That is the most versatile range, where most kites work. The coldest month is July, at 15 °C. The wettest month is July, with 90 mm.
Monthly averages: Britannia Bay
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25.0 | 292 h | 25 °C | 5 mm |
| February | 24.5 | 259 h | 25 °C | 2 mm |
| March | 23.5 | 222 h | 23 °C | 23 mm |
| April | 23.0 | 187 h | 22 °C | 11 mm |
| May | 13.5 | 110 h | 20 °C | 25 mm |
| June | 9.5 | 60 h | 17 °C | 46 mm |
| July | 9.0 | 66 h | 15 °C | 90 mm |
| August | 12.0 | 101 h | 16 °C | 49 mm |
| September | 21.5 | 206 h | 19 °C | 17 mm |
| October | 23.5 | 238 h | 22 °C | 12 mm |
| November | 27.5 | 354 h | 23 °C | 6 mm |
| December | 26.0 | 305 h | 23 °C | 8 mm |
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Technical details of Britannia Bay spot
The spot works with winds from SE, SSE, S, SSW.
Spot functioning
Works in SE, S and SSW from October to March. The bay filters some of the swell. Rideable at all tides. Thermal wind early afternoon.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Intermediate
On the water
Small chop to moderate waves in the bay. Sandy bottom. Cold water (12-16°C), 4/3 wetsuit recommended.
Parking
Parking in Britannia Bay village. Calm and safe area.
Wind specificities
The SE (Cape Doctor) enters the bay side-shore to side-onshore depending on the section. Strength 15-25 knots from October to March. The bay offers some protection. S and SSW also work.
Hazards
Rocks on the sides of the bay. Cold water. Tidal current.
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