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Kreefte Baai kitesurf and windsurf spot
South Africa · Western Cape
Overview
Kreefte Baai ("Crayfish Bay") is a spot on the Melkbosstrand coast, between Big Bay and Melkbos Beach. This reef break offers advanced wave riding conditions with the south-easterly Cape Doctor. The spot gets its name from the crayfish (kreef in Afrikaans) found on the reef. Technical conditions on rocky reef, reserved for experienced riders.
Spot forecast for Kreefte Baai
Sunrise 05:58 · Sunset 19:03
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Tides
Heights above lowest astronomical tide, in the spot's local time. Computed 1.1 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 · 1.3 m Low tide · 0.5 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 · 0.3 m High tide · 1.7 m Low tide · 0.2 m
Kreefte Baai: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
252h
in November · 23.5 rideable days
The season runs from September to April, peaking in November: 17 rideable days a month and 252 hours of usable wind, at 25 °C. The low point is July, at 3 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 57% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is July, at 16 °C. The wettest month is July, with 187 mm.
Monthly averages: Kreefte Baai
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16.0 | 148 h | 27 °C | 4 mm |
| February | 16.0 | 164 h | 28 °C | 3 mm |
| March | 17.5 | 136 h | 26 °C | 28 mm |
| April | 15.5 | 128 h | 24 °C | 13 mm |
| May | 7.5 | 43 h | 21 °C | 32 mm |
| June | 6.0 | 35 h | 18 °C | 89 mm |
| July | 3.0 | 18 h | 16 °C | 187 mm |
| August | 4.0 | 20 h | 17 °C | 80 mm |
| September | 14.0 | 119 h | 20 °C | 22 mm |
| October | 19.0 | 159 h | 24 °C | 10 mm |
| November | 23.5 | 252 h | 27 °C | 5 mm |
| December | 18.0 | 171 h | 27 °C | 11 mm |
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Technical details of Kreefte Baai spot
The spot works with winds from SE, SSE, S.
Spot functioning
Works with SW swell and SE Cape Doctor. Waves breaking on the reef. Best at mid to high tide. Advanced wave riding spot.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Advanced
On the water
Cold water (12-16°C), 4/3 or 5/3 wetsuit. Waves on rocky reef. Currents. Kelp. Committed conditions.
Parking
Parking along the coastal road. Short walk to the spot. Little infrastructure. Don't leave valuables.
Wind specificities
South-easterly Cape Doctor, side-onshore to side-shore. Wind of 15 to 35 knots from October to March. Wind is similar to the rest of the Bloubergstrand/Melkbos coast.
Hazards
Rocky reef. Powerful waves. Currents. Kelp. Cold water. Sea urchins. Spot without lifeguards.
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