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Trekoskraal kitesurf and windsurf spot
South Africa · Western Cape
Overview
Trekoskraal is a wild ocean spot on the West Coast, north of Saldanha Bay. An isolated beach exposed to Atlantic swell, offering powerful wave conditions for advanced riders. The landscape is typical of the arid West Coast — fynbos, rocks and sand.
Spot forecast for Trekoskraal
Sunrise 06:01 · Sunset 19:04
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Tides
Heights above lowest astronomical tide, in the spot's local time. Computed 1.2 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 · 1.4 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 · 1.4 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 · 0.4 m High tide · 1.7 m Low tide · 0.2 m
Trekoskraal: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
360h
in November · 27.5 rideable days
The season runs from September to April, peaking in November: 24 rideable days a month and 360 hours of usable wind, at 24 °C. The low point is June, at 8.5 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 July, at 16 °C. The wettest month is July, with 108 mm.
Monthly averages: Trekoskraal
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25.0 | 299 h | 26 °C | 4 mm |
| February | 24.5 | 271 h | 26 °C | 2 mm |
| March | 23.0 | 228 h | 25 °C | 19 mm |
| April | 22.0 | 189 h | 23 °C | 10 mm |
| May | 13.0 | 102 h | 21 °C | 24 mm |
| June | 8.5 | 56 h | 18 °C | 51 mm |
| July | 9.5 | 61 h | 16 °C | 108 mm |
| August | 11.0 | 95 h | 17 °C | 43 mm |
| September | 21.5 | 208 h | 20 °C | 17 mm |
| October | 24.0 | 249 h | 23 °C | 11 mm |
| November | 27.5 | 360 h | 25 °C | 6 mm |
| December | 26.0 | 314 h | 24 °C | 9 mm |
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Technical details of Trekoskraal spot
The spot works with winds from SE, SSE, S, SSW.
Spot functioning
Works in strong SE, S and SSW from October to March. Constant Atlantic swell. Best with S arriving side-shore. Tide influences the break.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Advanced
On the water
Big ocean waves. Cold water (12-16°C), 4/3 to 5/3 wetsuit. Powerful current. Sand and rock bottom.
Parking
Access via dirt road. Parking on sand. Very isolated area. Don't come alone.
Wind specificities
SE (Cape Doctor) side-offshore on this west coast. S and SSW are more favorable (side-shore to side-onshore). In strong SE, the wind remains usable but watch the offshore component. 15-30 knots from October to March.
Hazards
Offshore wind, powerful swell, current, rocks. Very isolated area with no rescue. Cold water. Sharks possible. Ride in groups.
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