# Misty Cliffs

Kitesurfing spot in Cape Town – False Bay, South Africa.

> Misty Cliffs is a serious wave spot on the Cape Peninsula, positioned between Scarborough and Kommetjie with dramatic cliff-backed coastline. The summer south-easter wind channels powerfully along this exposed shore, creating quality waves for experienced riders only. Conditions are choppy and demanding; this is not a learning ground. Access requires local knowledge and respect for the hazards. The reward is uncrowded wave riding against striking scenery, though conditions demand excellent technique and fitness.

## Best time to kitesurf
The best months to kitesurf Misty Cliffs are Dec, Jan and Oct: 60–67% of days reach 12 kt+, with 13–14 kt average daily wind, 16–18 °C water and 17–20 °C air.

| Month | Windy days (12 kt+) | Avg wind (kt) | Air °C | Water °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 60% | 13.1 | 20.3 | 17.4 |
| Feb | 50% | 12.3 | 20.4 | 15.2 |
| Mar | 52% | 12.5 | 19.1 | 17 |
| Apr | 36% | 11 | 17.3 | 17.7 |
| May | 23% | 9.6 | 15.7 | 17.4 |
| Jun | 52% | 12 | 15.3 | 15.8 |
| Jul | 31% | 10.4 | 13.6 | 14.1 |
| Aug | 43% | 11.1 | 13.8 | 14.7 |
| Sep | 42% | 11.8 | 14.4 | 15.6 |
| Oct | 61% | 13.1 | 16.9 | 15.6 |
| Nov | 42% | 11.8 | 18.1 | 17.4 |
| Dec | 67% | 13.5 | 19.3 | 18 |

## Highlights
- Quality wave riding
- Powerful summer wind
- Experienced riders only
- Scenic cliff backdrop

## Amenities
Cliff parking, Scenic views

## Location & contact
- Coordinates: -34.161, 18.365
- Destination guide: [Cape Town – False Bay](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/destinations/cape-town-false-bay)

# Nearby (within 50 km)

## Kite spots
- [Muizenberg Beach](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/muizenberg-beach) — best around Jan, 43–52% windy days, 11–12 kt, water 18–19 °C (15 km)
- [Strandfontein](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/strandfontein) — best around Jan, 43–52% windy days, 11–12 kt, water 18–19 °C (15 km)
- [Macassar](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/macassar) — best Dec – Mar, 60–74% windy days, 13–15 kt, water 14–18 °C (16 km)
- [Granger Bay](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/granger-bay) — best around Jan, 43–52% windy days, 11–12 kt, water 18–19 °C, choppy/flat/waves (28 km)
- [Sunset Beach (Big Bay)](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/sunset-beach-big-bay) — best Sep – Mar, 61–77% windy days, 13–15 kt, water 14–17 °C (35 km)
- [Bikini Beach (Table View)](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/bikini-beach-table-view) — best around Jan, 46–54% windy days, 12–13 kt, water 13–16 °C (39 km)
- [Bloubergstrand](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/blouberg-beach) — best Oct – May, 62–88% windy days, 18–28 kt, water 15–17 °C (42 km)
- [Gordons Bay](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/destinations/gordons-bay) — best around Jan, 24–29% windy days, 9–11 kt, water 15–18 °C (48 km)

## Kite schools
- [Surfstore Africa](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/surfstore-africa) — https://surfstore.co.za/ (11 km)
- [KITEKAHUNAS - Advanced Kitesurfing School](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/kitekahunas-advanced-kitesurfing-school) — http://www.kitekahunas.com/ (36 km)
- [Coastline | Kitesurfing lessons Cape Town](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/coastline-kitesurfing-lessons-cape-town) — https://coastlinekitesurfing.com/ (39 km)
- [High Five Kitesurf School Cape Town](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/high-five-kitesurf-school-cape-town) — https://www.high-five.co.za/ (40 km)
- [Cape Town Kite Club](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/cape-town-kite-club) — http://www.capetownkiteclub.com/ (42 km)
- [Open Ocean - Kitesurfing Lessons & Surf Shop Cape Town](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/open-ocean-kitesurfing-lessons-surf-shop-cape-town) — https://openocean.africa/ (42 km)

## Kite shops
- [Second Wind Sails](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/shops/second-wind-sails) (30 km)
- [Watersports Warehouse](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/shops/watersports-warehouse) — https://www.watersportswarehouse.co.za/ (39 km)

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Source page: https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/misty-cliffs
Data & methodology: https://www.kitesurfspots.com/methodology
Monthly wind and temperature climatology is computed from Open-Meteo historical weather (3 years of daily data) and marine (sea-surface temperature) APIs. A windy day is a day whose maximum wind implies roughly 12 kt+ sustained. Listing details come from public kite-travel sources and Google Places, rewritten and reviewed.