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Koppies Dam kitesurf and wingfoil spot
South Africa · Free State
Overview
Koppies Dam is a body of water located in the Free State near the town of Koppies, at about 1400m altitude on the Highveld. This dam offers a quiet alternative to busier spots like Vaaldam, with a rural and peaceful atmosphere. Summer thermal winds allow kitesurfing sessions on this flat water expanse.
Spot forecast for Koppies Dam
Sunrise 05:28 · Sunset 18:19
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Koppies Dam: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
164h
in December · 22 rideable days
The season runs from August to December, peaking in December: 19 rideable days a month and 164 hours of usable wind, at 26 °C. The low point is May, at 4.5 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 87% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is June, at 17 °C. The wettest month is February, with 123 mm.
Monthly averages: Koppies Dam
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12.5 | 69 h | 27 °C | 85 mm |
| February | 15.0 | 89 h | 29 °C | 123 mm |
| March | 13.0 | 81 h | 27 °C | 48 mm |
| April | 13.5 | 73 h | 22 °C | 101 mm |
| May | 4.5 | 23 h | 22 °C | 8 mm |
| June | 11.5 | 80 h | 17 °C | 17 mm |
| July | 13.0 | 74 h | 18 °C | 8 mm |
| August | 16.5 | 102 h | 23 °C | 9 mm |
| September | 19.0 | 128 h | 25 °C | 48 mm |
| October | 18.0 | 116 h | 26 °C | 46 mm |
| November | 19.5 | 145 h | 26 °C | 116 mm |
| December | 22.0 | 164 h | 28 °C | 72 mm |
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Technical details of Koppies Dam spot
The spot works with winds from N, NNE, NE, W, WNW, NW, NNW.
Spot functioning
Freshwater dam that works with summer thermal winds from the north-west to north-east sector. Sessions possible in the afternoon when thermals develop. Smaller body of water than Vaaldam but sufficient for sailing. Water level variable depending on season.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Intermediate
On the water
Freshwater and flat. Variable depth depending on dam level. Water temperature in summer 20-24°C, cold in winter. Generally muddy bottom.
Parking
Access via secondary roads from the town of Koppies. Parking on natural ground at the dam's edge. Road partly unpaved — a suitable vehicle is recommended.
Wind specificities
Like other Highveld dams, Koppies Dam benefits from thermal winds in summer (October to March). Dominant winds come from the north-west to north-east, developing in the afternoon. Strength is typically 15-22 knots. The surrounding flat terrain provides relatively steady wind but thermals can be gusty.
Hazards
Thunderstorms with lightning in summer — leave the water immediately when a storm approaches. Isolated spot with no rescue — never sail alone. Submerged obstacles possible at low water levels. Thermal winds sometimes gusty.
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