About This Spot
Strand, South Africa is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in South Africa.
Situated in Africa, the spot offers Shallow and Chop and Small waves and Medium waves water conditions, making it ideal for experienced riders pushing their limits.
With SW winds, peaking from January to December, Strand, South Africa delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
SW is best, sideonshore, 1 or 2 days per week. NW is often gusty (predominant in winter). SE is dangerously gusty and side-off (predominant in summer). Season year-round when winds change from NW to SW as cold fronts pass below Cape Point.
When to Go
Water is warmer than Table View (West Coast). Baggies and rashvest in summer. 4/3/2 wetsuit in winter.
What to Expect
Part of False Bay. The ocean has large chop, flat between waves. Waves are 1-4 ft in summer, 3-6 ft in winter. Wave direction is W to SW. Outside reef (150m off shore) has nice swell. Sandy bottom, except for launch area at Shark Rock - watch out for the pole! Surf in winter is best.
Wind & Conditions
SW
Best wind direction
SW is best, sideonshore, 1 or 2 days per week. NW is often gusty (predominant in winter). SE is dangerously gusty and side-off (predominant in summer). Season year-round when winds change from NW to SW as cold fronts pass below Cape Point.
Best Months
Water Conditions
Part of False Bay. The ocean has large chop, flat between waves. Waves are 1-4 ft in summer, 3-6 ft in winter. Wave direction is W to SW. Outside reef (150m off shore) has nice swell. Sandy bottom, except for launch area at Shark Rock - watch out for the pole! Surf in winter is best.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚶Short walk to the beach
Taxi, bus, car, run like hell from the airport take the N2 North towards Somerset West. At the Strand/Somerset west turnoff, turn right onto Baden Powel. Past Somerset Mall, keep right and take the right turnoff onto Beach road. Cary on until you reach the 7-11 shop. Launch is opposite.
Location
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