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Botrivier Lagoon kitesurf and wingfoil spot
South Africa · Western Cape
Overview
Botrivier Lagoon (Bot River Lagoon) is a large brackish water lagoon between Kleinmond and Hawston, separated from the sea by a sand bar. The lagoon offers a flat and expansive water body, perfect for beginner kitesurfing and freestyle. It's one of the largest lagoons in the region with plenty of space to ride.
Spot forecast for Botrivier Lagoon
Sunrise 05:55 · Sunset 19:01
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Botrivier Lagoon: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
206h
in November · 20.5 rideable days
The season runs from September to April, peaking in November: 14 rideable days a month and 206 hours of usable wind, at 24 °C. The low point is July, at 1.5 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 73% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is July, at 16 °C. The wettest month is July, with 158 mm.
Monthly averages: Botrivier Lagoon
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13.0 | 126 h | 26 °C | 18 mm |
| February | 12.5 | 118 h | 26 °C | 25 mm |
| March | 12.5 | 113 h | 25 °C | 39 mm |
| April | 12.0 | 117 h | 22 °C | 56 mm |
| May | 3.5 | 24 h | 20 °C | 35 mm |
| June | 3.0 | 14 h | 18 °C | 84 mm |
| July | 1.5 | 8 h | 16 °C | 158 mm |
| August | 1.5 | 10 h | 17 °C | 63 mm |
| September | 11.0 | 91 h | 19 °C | 26 mm |
| October | 13.5 | 113 h | 22 °C | 26 mm |
| November | 20.5 | 206 h | 24 °C | 20 mm |
| December | 14.5 | 136 h | 25 °C | 14 mm |
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Technical details of Botrivier Lagoon spot
The spot works with winds from E, ESE, SE, SSE.
Spot functioning
Works in SE from October to March. Lagoon water level varies with seasons and the mouth opening to the sea. When the level is good, flat water conditions are excellent. Wind picks up early afternoon.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Beginner
On the water
Flat water in the lagoon. Shallow water, sand and mud bottom. Brackish water at 16-20°C. No waves.
Parking
Access from the road between Kleinmond and Hawston. Parking on dirt. Quiet area.
Wind specificities
SE (Cape Doctor) side-onshore on the lagoon, 15-25 knots from October to March. The lagoon is well exposed to thermal wind. ESE is also favorable. Steady conditions.
Hazards
Muddy bottom in places. Variable water level. Protected birds — respect nesting areas.
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