Windsurfing in South Africa in October
In October the best windsurfing in South Africa is at Witsand – Breede River mouth & Langebaan Lagoon – Shark Bay.
Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Wind: 16 windy days (15+ knots)
- Water: 15–17°C, 5/4 wetsuit and boots at 15°C; 4/3 wetsuit at 17°C
- Air: 19°C by day, 14°C at night
- Weather: sun (6+ hours) on about 30 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 5; a day can have both
- For beginners: Witsand – Breede River mouth & Langebaan Lagoon – Shark Bay.
When are you planning to go?
1
OctPEAK SEASON
Witsand
Breede River mouth · South Africa
17 windy days17° water21° air
Beginner-friendly · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ GRJ 147 km
2
OctGOOD
Shark Bay
Langebaan Lagoon · South Africa
15 windy days15° water18° air
Beginner-friendly · 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ CPT 111 km
Averages of the 2 spots on this page. Windy days: days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots between 9:00 and 18:00, averaged over recent years.
Questions
Where to go windsurfing in South Africa in October?
Witsand – Breede River mouth: 17 windy days; Langebaan Lagoon – Shark Bay: 15 windy days.
How warm is the water in South Africa in October?
15–17°C: 5/4 wetsuit and boots at 15°C; 4/3 wetsuit at 17°C.
Where can beginners go windsurfing in October?
Good spots for beginners this month: Witsand – Breede River mouth & Langebaan Lagoon – Shark Bay.
Which airport is closest?
George Airport (GRJ), 147 km from Witsand – Breede River mouth; Cape Town International Airport (CPT), 111 km from Langebaan Lagoon – Shark Bay.
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