About This Spot
Shark Bay, South Africa is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in South Africa.
Situated in Africa, the spot offers Shallow and Flat and Chop water conditions, making it ideal for beginners and experienced riders alike.
With SE–SSE–S winds, peaking from January to December, Shark Bay, South Africa delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
Not very gusty at all. Winds range from 10-50 knots. SE and SW are predominant in summer. SW starts blowing mid day, but SE starts in the morning. Best time is October to March when the SE blows more often.
When to Go
Water is warmer than the rest of Cape Town and you can use a shorty or full wetsuit.
What to Expect
Water best with the tide rising just before high tide. The water becomes flat and is about waist deep at full high tide. No waves, completely flat water. Some current movement around the tide change creates a little chop through the channel. Shark Bay is an ideal place to learn.
Wind & Conditions
SE · SSE · S · SSW · SW · NW
Best wind direction
Not very gusty at all. Winds range from 10-50 knots. SE and SW are predominant in summer. SW starts blowing mid day, but SE starts in the morning. Best time is October to March when the SE blows more often.
Best Months
Water Conditions
Water best with the tide rising just before high tide. The water becomes flat and is about waist deep at full high tide. No waves, completely flat water. Some current movement around the tide change creates a little chop through the channel. Shark Bay is an ideal place to learn.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚶Short walk to the beach
Arrive in CPT International and grab a car from one of the many car hire companies available. Jump in the car and head for the R27 West Coast Road, which is 2 exits out of the N1 North from the CBD. The exit after Woodstock. Head through and past all of the buildings and stop lights until you get to a straight road with the sea on your left. After about 50 mins you will pass the West Coast 1 Stop (Garage) and you turn left to Langebaan. 10km along there you arrive in the town.
Location
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