Cape Town

Doodles Beach works best with a wind from the SE, S, and SW, arriving side-shore to side-on relative to the beach. The southeast wind, locally known as the Cape Doctor, is the dominant pattern and can become very powerful in the Southern Hemisphere summer. The beach stretches for several kilometers with a mixed water surface combining waves and flat sections. Waves are generally between 1 and 2 meters under normal conditions but can reach 3 to 4 meters during large systems. The flat sections between the waves allow for smooth transitions for downwinders. Launching is easy along the entire length of the beach. The spot works well at high tide as well as low tide, with a water surface generally choppy to wavy depending on conditions. Doodles is particularly favored as a landing point for downwinders coming from Sunset Beach, Dolphin Beach, or Kite Beach, as it offers a good transition before continuing towards Big Bay if desired.