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🏄 Stilbaai

🏄 Stilbaai

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About Stilbaai

Stilbaai delivers year-round variety with clean water, friendly winds, and frequent dolphin and whale sightings. The area contains multiple dedicated spots within short distances, each suited to different wind directions and skill levels. Southeast winds dominate (80 annual sessions) with reliable Size 11 and 8 kites; southwest and north/northwest winds offer alternative sessions. Lappies Bay serves beginners and intermediates with calm conditions, while spots like Preekstoel and the Reef challenge advanced riders. Moderate affordability and diverse outdoor activities enhance the destination appeal.

Amenities

Launch at Lappies BayAccommodation in townDiving and fishing operatorsLocal restaurants

Highlights

  • Multiple spots in close proximity
  • Consistent southeast winds
  • Whale and dolphin encounters
  • Affordable daily rates
  • Beginner to advanced variety
Conditions at a glance

Wind strength

It gets Strong (Up to 30 knots)

Consistency

It's windy Every week

Wind quality

Pretty steady · cold wind

Water

ChoppyFlatWaves

Water temp

Sometimes warm (boardshorts); sometimes cold (wetsuit)

Boosting direction

Either direction

Windy months

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Spots at this destination

  • Lappies Bay
  • Stilbaai Reef
Wind & conditions
  • Wind reliability2.9
  • Avg wind (peak months)11 kt
  • Water temp15–21 °C
  • Best seasonAround Jan
Season Stats

Typical month-by-month snapshot — use live forecasts before you go.

MonthWind chanceAvg windAir °CWater °C
Jan31%11 kt21.421.3
Feb15%10 kt21.118.3
Mar19%10.3 kt19.819.4
Apr10%8.7 kt16.518.3
May9%8 kt14.317.8
Jun14%8.8 kt13.416.1
Jul15%7.9 kt11.414.8
Aug17%9.2 kt12.614.9
Sep23%10.3 kt13.815.1
Oct29%10.7 kt16.716.5
Nov27%10.8 kt18.518.6
Dec17%10.6 kt19.420
Spot video
Community scores
Verified

8.1/10

  • 💨Wind reliability8.0
  • 💧Water conditions8.0
  • 🚀Launch zone8.5
  • 🌅Scenery8.0
Location

Getting there

By car: Parking varies by spot — check local signs and kite school partners.

Shuttle: Many schools offer pickups from nearby towns.

Travel & practical info

Getting there

Fly to Cape Town or George; South Arica rent a car - 315km from Cape Town; 150km from GeorgeEasy to visit (< 2 hours from airport)

Car needed

No car needed

Cost of a kite day

Affordable ($20-50 /day)

Internet

Good (video calls and streaming)

Local infrastructure

Medium development (some accommodations; hotels; health services or shops)
Family friendly

Off-wind activities

  • Stilbaai is a beach town
  • many outdoor activities
  • Diving
  • surfing
  • Golf
  • Cycling
  • Fishing and Fish shooting
Windguru forecast
Pro tip
Pack an extra smaller kite for the afternoons — many classic spots build through the day. Respect locals and keep the beach clean.
Reviews
Great vibe and reliable wind — this place keeps us coming back every season.