About This Spot
Noordhoek, South Africa is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in South Africa.
Situated in Africa, the spot offers Small waves and Medium waves and Big waves water conditions, making it ideal for beginners and experienced riders alike.
With SE–SSE–S winds, peaking from January to December, Noordhoek, South Africa delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
In the summer, the wind is mostly S to SE. This is the perfect wind (called Cape Dr.) and can get very strong at times - up to 40 knots. The wind tends to pick up in the mornings and get stronger. So if super strong winds are predicted, get there early! NW is mostly a bad weather or winter wind, less reliable. Surfing is possible all year round, although the summer months (December to March) have the best winds. In the winter, you will mostly find NW winds (from the right), although these come rarely. Steady winds.
When to Go
Long wetsuits needed all year round - although people were seen in shorties some times. Air around 30°C in the summer, down to 15°C in the winter. The water is pretty cold, around 10-15°C in the summer and 13-17°C in the winter. The longer the South Easter (prevailing summer wind) blows, the colder the surface water gets. Doesn't matter much in summer though.
What to Expect
Beautiful water with a nice wave and flat sections in between. Lots of space. Some rocks to the north. Almost no people cause the water is just so cold. Lots of wonderful coast line for kitesufing.
Wind & Conditions
SE · SSE · S
Best wind direction
In the summer, the wind is mostly S to SE. This is the perfect wind (called Cape Dr.) and can get very strong at times - up to 40 knots. The wind tends to pick up in the mornings and get stronger. So if super strong winds are predicted, get there early! NW is mostly a bad weather or winter wind, less reliable. Surfing is possible all year round, although the summer months (December to March) have the best winds. In the winter, you will mostly find NW winds (from the right), although these come rarely. Steady winds.
Best Months
Water Conditions
Beautiful water with a nice wave and flat sections in between. Lots of space. Some rocks to the north. Almost no people cause the water is just so cold. Lots of wonderful coast line for kitesufing.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚶Short walk to the beach
Just south of Cape Town. Drive south towards Hout Bay and then to Noordhoek. Here drive to the beach.
Location
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