Bloubergstrand

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Sports: Kitesurfing, Wingfoiling, Windsurfing, Surfing, Surf foiling, Parawing

Best time to go: January–March, November–December

Bloubergstrand is a long beach on the Atlantic coast just north of Cape Town, famous for its view across Table Bay to Table Mountain. In summer, the southeaster, known as the Cape Doctor, blows strongly and often, making it one of the windiest beaches in the world during that season. Kite Beach and Big Bay are the best-known launch areas.

The wind blows side-shore to side-offshore along much of the beach, and it can be very strong and gusty, so the spot suits experienced riders. The water has chop and waves, especially at Big Bay, and the bottom is sandy. The Benguela Current keeps the water cold all year, so a thick wetsuit is needed. Watch for strong currents and keep clear of the rocks at each end of the beach. There are schools and rental centres nearby. The best season runs from about November to March. Take care with valuables in car parks.

Month by month at Bloubergstrand

January: 11 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 11 knots, waves 2.5 m, water 15°C, air 28°C (nights 17°C), 31 sunny days, 2 rainy days
February: 9 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 11 knots, waves 2.5 m, water 16°C, air 28°C (nights 17°C), 28 sunny days, 2 rainy days
March: 9 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 10 knots, waves 2.5 m, water 16°C, air 26°C (nights 16°C), 29 sunny days, 5 rainy days
April: 5 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 9 knots, waves 2.7 m, water 15°C, air 23°C (nights 13°C), 27 sunny days, 5 rainy days
May: 4 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 8 knots, waves 3 m, water 15°C, air 20°C (nights 11°C), 26 sunny days, 6 rainy days
June: 6 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 8 knots, waves 3.1 m, water 14°C, air 19°C (nights 10°C), 23 sunny days, 10 rainy days
July: 5 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 8 knots, waves 3.2 m, water 14°C, air 17°C (nights 8°C), 24 sunny days, 10 rainy days
August: 5 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 8 knots, waves 3.3 m, water 14°C, air 18°C (nights 8°C), 27 sunny days, 8 rainy days
September: 7 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 9 knots, waves 3 m, water 14°C, air 20°C (nights 10°C), 28 sunny days, 7 rainy days
October: 7 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 10 knots, waves 2.7 m, water 15°C, air 24°C (nights 12°C), 31 sunny days, 3 rainy days
November: 9 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 11 knots, waves 2.6 m, water 15°C, air 26°C (nights 14°C), 30 sunny days, 3 rainy days
December: 13 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 11 knots, waves 2.6 m, water 14°C, air 27°C (nights 16°C), 30 sunny days, 4 rainy days

When is the best time to go kitesurfing, wingfoiling, windsurfing & parawing at Bloubergstrand?

January–March, November–December, when it is windy most often.

When is the best time to go surfing & surf foiling at Bloubergstrand?

All year, when the waves are biggest.

How warm is the water at Bloubergstrand?

14°C to 16°C over the year: a 4/3 full suit in the warmest month, a 5/4 with boots in the coolest.

How windy is Bloubergstrand?

About 87 days a year with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots in the daytime, most in December.

Figures from 5 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).

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