Best pick in November
Rideable days
67 %
When it blows
15kts
gusts 23 kts
Air
19 °C
Water
– °C
Strong wind
Days with gusts of 22 kts or more61 %
Days with gusts of 28 kts or more16 %
All year · rideable days
Spot level
Intermediate
Water
Waves
Big Bay (Cape Town) or Dolphin Beach (Cape Town): kitesurf comparison
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Rideable days
67 %
When it blows
15kts
gusts 23 kts
Air
19 °C
Water
– °C
Strong wind
Days with gusts of 22 kts or more61 %
Days with gusts of 28 kts or more16 %
All year · rideable days
Spot level
Beginner
Water
Waves
Over the year
Big BayDolphin Beach
In short
Big Bay (Cape Town): 48% rideable days on average over the year. Dolphin Beach (Cape Town): 48% rideable days on average over the year.
Best time for Big Bay (Cape Town): November to February. Best time for Dolphin Beach (Cape Town): November to February.
Windiest month for Big Bay (Cape Town): January (73% rideable days, 16 kts when it blows, 22 °C). Windiest month for Dolphin Beach (Cape Town): January (73% rideable days, 16 kts when it blows, 22 °C).
Rideable days month by month
| Month | Big Bay | Dolphin Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 73 % | 73 % |
| Feb | 68 % | 68 % |
| Mar | 55 % | 55 % |
| Apr | 41 % | 41 % |
| May | 22 % | 22 % |
| Jun | 32 % | 32 % |
| Jul | 27 % | 27 % |
| Aug | 37 % | 37 % |
| Sep | 42 % | 42 % |
| Oct | 49 % | 49 % |
| Nov | 67 % | 67 % |
| Dec | 67 % | 67 % |
Frequently asked questions
Big Bay (Cape Town) or Dolphin Beach (Cape Town): which one is windier?
Big Bay (Cape Town): 48% rideable days on average over the year. Dolphin Beach (Cape Town): 48% rideable days on average over the year.
Big Bay (Cape Town) or Dolphin Beach (Cape Town): when is the best kitesurf season?
Best time for Big Bay (Cape Town): November to February. Best time for Dolphin Beach (Cape Town): November to February. Windiest month for Big Bay (Cape Town): January (73% rideable days, 16 kts when it blows, 22 °C). Windiest month for Dolphin Beach (Cape Town): January (73% rideable days, 16 kts when it blows, 22 °C).
Big Bay (Cape Town) or Dolphin Beach (Cape Town): which one is warmer?
Big Bay (Cape Town): 17 °C average air temperature over the year. Dolphin Beach (Cape Town): 17 °C average air temperature over the year.