# Strandfontein

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

> Strandfontein serves experienced riders navigating variable water conditions from flat to choppy depending on wind strength and timing. This technical spot demands strong board control and kite management skills, making it unsuitable for beginners or progression learners. The slipway launch provides dedicated water access, essential for handling strong wind days. Conditions here require respect and proper planning—read forecasts carefully and check local conditions before committing. Best for intermediate-plus riders comfortable with choppy water and demanding wind.

## Best time to kitesurf
Strandfontein has no strongly reliable season; the windiest months are Dec–Feb: 43–52% of days reach 12 kt+, with 11–12 kt average daily wind, 18–19 °C water and 20–21 °C air.

| Month | Windy days (12 kt+) | Avg wind (kt) | Air °C | Water °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 52% | 11.8 | 21.3 | 18.4 |
| Feb | 43% | 11.3 | 21.1 | 17.6 |
| Mar | 37% | 10.5 | 19.4 | 17.3 |
| Apr | 16% | 9.1 | 17.1 | 17.1 |
| May | 9% | 7.8 | 14.4 | 16.5 |
| Jun | 26% | 9.1 | 13.6 | 14.9 |
| Jul | 10% | 7.9 | 11.6 | 14 |
| Aug | 14% | 8.4 | 12.3 | 14.3 |
| Sep | 21% | 9.7 | 13.3 | 14.7 |
| Oct | 35% | 10.5 | 16.9 | 16.4 |
| Nov | 28% | 10.2 | 18.4 | 17.4 |
| Dec | 51% | 11.7 | 19.9 | 18.5 |

## Highlights
- Strong, technical wind
- Variable water conditions
- Slipway launch
- Intermediate plus only

## Amenities
Slipway access

## Location & contact
- Coordinates: -34.05, 18.45
- 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 (5 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 (15 km)
- [Misty Cliffs](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/misty-cliffs) — best Dec – Jan, 60–67% windy days, 13–14 kt, water 16–18 °C (15 km)
- [Macassar](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/macassar) — best Dec – Mar, 60–74% windy days, 13–15 kt, water 14–18 °C (17 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 (24 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 (26 km)
- [Bloubergstrand](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/blouberg-beach) — best Oct – May, 62–88% windy days, 18–28 kt, water 15–17 °C (29 km)
- [Gordons Bay](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/destinations/gordons-bay) — best around Jan, 24–29% windy days, 9–11 kt, water 15–18 °C (37 km)

## Kite schools
- [Surfstore Africa](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/surfstore-africa) — https://surfstore.co.za/ (7 km)
- [KITEKAHUNAS - Advanced Kitesurfing School](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/kitekahunas-advanced-kitesurfing-school) — http://www.kitekahunas.com/ (22 km)
- [Coastline | Kitesurfing lessons Cape Town](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/coastline-kitesurfing-lessons-cape-town) — https://coastlinekitesurfing.com/ (25 km)
- [High Five Kitesurf School Cape Town](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/high-five-kitesurf-school-cape-town) — https://www.high-five.co.za/ (26 km)
- [Cape Town Kite Club](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/cape-town-kite-club) — http://www.capetownkiteclub.com/ (28 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/ (29 km)

## Kite shops
- [Second Wind Sails](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/shops/second-wind-sails) (16 km)
- [Watersports Warehouse](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/shops/watersports-warehouse) — https://www.watersportswarehouse.co.za/ (25 km)

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Source page: https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/strandfontein
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.