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Sandy Bay kitesurf and wingfoil spot
South Africa · Western Cape
Overview
Sandy Bay is a sheltered bay in the Langebaan lagoon, offering perfect flat water conditions for kitesurfing. Located north of the main Langebaan spot, this shallow sandy bay is an excellent choice for intermediates wanting to progress in freestyle on flat water. The turquoise water and natural setting of the West Coast National Park make it a beautiful location.
Spot forecast for Sandy Bay
Sunrise 06:00 · Sunset 19:04
Next tides
- High tide · 1.2 m
- Low tide · 0.7 m
- High tide · 1.2 m
- Low tide · 0.6 m
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Sandy 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…)
297h
in November · 26.5 rideable days
The season runs from September to April, peaking in November: 22 rideable days a month and 297 hours of usable wind, at 17 °C. The low point is July, at 7.5 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 13 and 20 knots — 45% 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 140 mm.
Monthly averages: Sandy Bay
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22.5 | 194 h | 19 °C | 4 mm |
| February | 20.0 | 193 h | 18 °C | 2 mm |
| March | 20.5 | 176 h | 19 °C | 18 mm |
| April | 20.0 | 171 h | 17 °C | 23 mm |
| May | 14.0 | 97 h | 16 °C | 23 mm |
| June | 10.0 | 65 h | 16 °C | 54 mm |
| July | 7.5 | 61 h | 15 °C | 140 mm |
| August | 11.0 | 69 h | 15 °C | 49 mm |
| September | 18.5 | 176 h | 16 °C | 13 mm |
| October | 21.0 | 196 h | 16 °C | 9 mm |
| November | 26.5 | 297 h | 16 °C | 5 mm |
| December | 24.0 | 235 h | 17 °C | 4 mm |
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Technical details of Sandy Bay spot
The spot works with winds from SE, SSE, S.
Spot functioning
Works in SE from October to March. Tide is important — at low tide, large sand areas emerge and the water body shrinks. Mid to high tide is ideal. Wind picks up early afternoon.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Intermediate
On the water
Perfect flat water in the lagoon. Shallow water with sandy bottom. Cool water (14-18°C), 3/2 to 4/3 wetsuit recommended. No waves.
Parking
Access via West Coast National Park (entrance fee). Parking on sand. No theft issues inside the national park.
Wind specificities
The SE (Cape Doctor) wind is channeled into the lagoon and blows side-shore to side-onshore. Typical strength 15-25 knots from October to March. The lagoon sometimes accelerates the wind through a venturi effect. Thermal conditions in the afternoon.
Hazards
Stingrays: watch for stingrays in shallow water, shuffle your feet. Sharp shells in some areas. Dehydration from hot dry wind. Respect protected areas of the national park.
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