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Struisbaai kitesurf, wingfoil and windsurf spot
South Africa · Western Cape
Overview
Struisbaai is a historic fishing village near Cape Agulhas, renowned for having the longest natural fishing jetty in South Africa. The long white sand beach offers excellent kite conditions with reliable wind and relatively sheltered waters thanks to an offshore reef. The village is authentic and peaceful, with stingrays regularly feeding in the harbor.
Spot forecast for Struisbaai
Sunrise 05:50 · Sunset 18:58
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Tides
Heights above lowest astronomical tide, in the spot's local time. Computed 1.9 km from the spot.
- Tuesday 20 October Low tide · 0.8 m High tide · 1.4 m Low tide · 0.8 m High tide · 1.3 m
- Wednesday 21 October Low tide · 0.7 m High tide · 1.5 m Low tide · 0.7 m
- Thursday 22 October High tide · 1.5 m Low tide · 0.6 m High tide · 1.7 m Low tide · 0.5 m
- Friday 23 October High tide · 1.6 m Low tide · 0.5 m High tide · 1.8 m Low tide · 0.3 m
- Saturday 24 October High tide · 1.7 m Low tide · 0.4 m High tide · 2 m Low tide · 0.2 m
Struisbaai: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
278h
in November · 22 rideable days
The season runs from September to April, peaking in November: 17 rideable days a month and 278 hours of usable wind, at 22 °C. The low point is July, at 2.5 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 47% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is July, at 16 °C. The wettest month is June, with 77 mm.
Monthly averages: Struisbaai
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16.5 | 207 h | 24 °C | 23 mm |
| February | 16.0 | 177 h | 24 °C | 23 mm |
| March | 17.5 | 197 h | 23 °C | 47 mm |
| April | 18.0 | 177 h | 21 °C | 60 mm |
| May | 8.5 | 59 h | 20 °C | 18 mm |
| June | 6.5 | 26 h | 18 °C | 77 mm |
| July | 2.5 | 13 h | 16 °C | 73 mm |
| August | 4.5 | 20 h | 17 °C | 34 mm |
| September | 14.5 | 138 h | 18 °C | 24 mm |
| October | 15.5 | 170 h | 20 °C | 36 mm |
| November | 22.0 | 278 h | 22 °C | 22 mm |
| December | 18.0 | 193 h | 24 °C | 20 mm |
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Technical details of Struisbaai spot
The spot works with winds from E, ESE, SE, SSE.
Spot functioning
Works in SE and E from October to March. The reef partially protects from big swells, making conditions more accessible. Rideable at all tides. Wind picks up early afternoon.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Intermediate
On the water
Moderate waves thanks to the reef. Sandy bottom. Water at 15-19°C, 3/2 wetsuit. Moderate current.
Parking
Parking at Struisbaai harbor or along the beach. Quiet and safe village.
Wind specificities
SE and E side-onshore, 15-25 knots from October to March. Reliable wind in the Agulhas area. The offshore reef breaks the swell and creates calmer conditions than nearby exposed spots.
Hazards
Sharks. Stingrays in the harbor — shuffle your feet. Current near the reef. Don't venture beyond the reef.
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