Wingfoiling in South Africa in December
In December the best wingfoiling in South Africa is at Langebaan Lagoon – Shark Bay, Witsand – Breede River mouth & Bloubergstrand.
Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Wind: 15 windy days (15+ knots)
- Water: 14–21°C, 5/4 wetsuit and boots at 14°C; 3/2 wetsuit at 21°C
- Air: 23°C by day, 16°C at night
- Weather: sun (6+ hours) on about 30 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 5; a day can have both
- For beginners: Langebaan Lagoon – Shark Bay & Witsand – Breede River mouth.
When are you planning to go?
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DecPEAK SEASON
Shark Bay
Langebaan Lagoon · South Africa
17 windy days14° water19° air
Beginner-friendly · 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ CPT 111 km
2
DecPEAK SEASON
Witsand
Breede River mouth · South Africa
16 windy days21° water24° air
Beginner-friendly · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ GRJ 147 km
3
DecPEAK SEASON
Bloubergstrand
South Africa
13 windy days14° water27° air
Intermediate and up · 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ CPT 23 km
Averages of the 3 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 wingfoiling in South Africa in December?
Langebaan Lagoon – Shark Bay: 17 windy days; Witsand – Breede River mouth: 16 windy days; Bloubergstrand: 13 windy days.
How warm is the water in South Africa in December?
14–21°C: 5/4 wetsuit and boots at 14°C; 3/2 wetsuit at 21°C.
Where can beginners go wingfoiling in December?
Good spots for beginners this month: Langebaan Lagoon – Shark Bay & Witsand – Breede River mouth.
Which airport is closest?
Cape Town International Airport (CPT), 111 km from Langebaan Lagoon – Shark Bay; George Airport (GRJ), 147 km from Witsand – Breede River mouth.
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