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Macassar kitesurfing spot in Cape Town – False Bay
Macassar kitesurfing spot in Cape Town – False Bay
Macassar kitesurfing spot in Cape Town – False Bay

When to kitesurf in Cape Town – False Bay

Across the 4 kite spots we track in Cape Town – False Bay, the most reliable months are Dec, Jan and Oct, when most spots have at least 60% of days with 12 kt+ wind.

Based on Open-Meteo climatology for each spot. How we calculate this

Windiest spots in Cape Town – False Bay

SpotBest seasonWindy daysAvg windWater
MacassarDec – Mar60–74%13–15 kt14–18 °C
Misty CliffsDec – Jan60–67%13–14 kt16–18 °C
Muizenberg BeachAround Jan43–52%11–12 kt18–19 °C
StrandfonteinAround Jan43–52%11–12 kt18–19 °C

Kitesurfing in Cape Town – False Bay: FAQ

When is the best time to kitesurf in Cape Town – False Bay?
Across the 4 kite spots we track in Cape Town – False Bay, the most reliable months are Dec, Jan and Oct, when most spots have at least 60% of days with 12 kt+ wind.
What are the windiest kite spots in Cape Town – False Bay?
Ranked by the share of windy days in their best months: Macassar (Dec – Mar, up to 74% windy days); Misty Cliffs (Dec – Jan, up to 67% windy days); Muizenberg Beach (Around Jan, up to 52% windy days); Strandfontein (Around Jan, up to 52% windy days).
How warm is the water for kitesurfing in Cape Town – False Bay?
During each spot's wind season the sea is typically 14–19 °C. Bring a wetsuit for the cooler spots.
Where can I take kitesurfing lessons in Cape Town – False Bay?
We list 1 kite school in Cape Town – False Bay, including Surfstore Africa.

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Macassar kitesurfing spot in cape town false bay

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Misty Cliffs kitesurfing spot in cape town false bay

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Muizenberg Beach kitesurfing spot in cape town false bay

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Surfstore Africa kitesurfing school in cape town false bay

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