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Kassiesbaai kitesurf, wingfoil and windsurf spot
South Africa · Western Cape
Overview
Kassiesbaai is the historic fishermen's quarter of Arniston, with its whitewashed cottages classified as national heritage. The kite spot is on the beach in front of the village, offering intermediate conditions with sand and easier access than the rocky Waenhuiskrans point. The setting is authentic and picturesque.
Spot forecast for Kassiesbaai
Sunrise 05:50 · Sunset 18:57
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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 · 0.9 m High tide · 1.5 m Low tide · 0.9 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 · 1.8 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 · 2.1 m Low tide · 0.2 m
Kassiesbaai: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
269h
in November · 23 rideable days
The season runs from September to April, peaking in November: 19 rideable days a month and 269 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 — 55% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is July, at 16 °C. The wettest month is June, with 68 mm.
Monthly averages: Kassiesbaai
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19.0 | 216 h | 25 °C | 23 mm |
| February | 16.5 | 182 h | 25 °C | 14 mm |
| March | 20.5 | 200 h | 24 °C | 39 mm |
| April | 18.0 | 175 h | 21 °C | 61 mm |
| May | 9.0 | 63 h | 21 °C | 12 mm |
| June | 6.0 | 25 h | 18 °C | 68 mm |
| July | 2.0 | 13 h | 16 °C | 55 mm |
| August | 5.0 | 24 h | 18 °C | 19 mm |
| September | 16.0 | 142 h | 19 °C | 23 mm |
| October | 16.0 | 172 h | 21 °C | 37 mm |
| November | 23.0 | 269 h | 23 °C | 21 mm |
| December | 21.0 | 202 h | 25 °C | 18 mm |
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Technical details of Kassiesbaai spot
The spot works with winds from E, ESE, SE, SSE.
Spot functioning
Works in SE and E from October to March. Sandy beach with easy access. Moderate waves. Rideable at all tides.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Intermediate
On the water
Moderate waves on sandy bottom. Water at 15-19°C, 3/2 wetsuit.
Parking
Parking in Arniston village. Respect the historic Kassiesbaai village.
Wind specificities
SE and E side-onshore, 15-25 knots from October to March. The bay offers slight protection compared to the point. SSE also works.
Hazards
Sharks. Current. Respect the heritage village — no excessive noise.
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