About This Spot
Koppies Dam, South Africa is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in South Africa.
Situated in Africa, the spot offers Flat water conditions, making it ideal for experienced riders pushing their limits.
With NE winds, peaking from January to December, Koppies Dam, South Africa delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
Best wind is 3 days before any cold front, and 2 days after a cold front. This means kiting is possible almost every weekend in winter. Summer receives early morning wind which dies by about 10:30am. Still allows a couple of hours kiting if you arrive early. In summer, only early morning is consistent or winds become gusty with potential whirlwinds. NE is best direction.
When to Go
Winter is June to November time.
What to Expect
Flat water spot. Clean water with fresh water mussels. No tides. Very flat with little chop, even when the wind is blowing.
Wind & Conditions
NE
Best wind direction
Best wind is 3 days before any cold front, and 2 days after a cold front. This means kiting is possible almost every weekend in winter. Summer receives early morning wind which dies by about 10:30am. Still allows a couple of hours kiting if you arrive early. In summer, only early morning is consistent or winds become gusty with potential whirlwinds. NE is best direction.
Best Months
Water Conditions
Flat water spot. Clean water with fresh water mussels. No tides. Very flat with little chop, even when the wind is blowing.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚶Short walk to the beach
Travel on the N1 towards Bloemfontein from Johannesburg. About 40 km's after the second tollgate, take the Koppies offramp. The town is about 20 km's from there. The dam is a further 20 km's away, if you follow the signboards. There are two sides to the dam, so use either depending on wind direction to ensure are not kiting in offshore.
Location
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