It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
NE
.
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about.
Please refer to the
Riding Conditions section
below.
It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
NE
.
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about.
Please refer to the
Riding Conditions section
below.
How to get there
Travel on the N1 towards Bloemfontein from Johannesburg. About 40 km's after the second tollgate, take the Koppies offramp. The town is about 20 km's from there. The dam is a further 20 km's away, if you follow the signboards. There are two sides to the dam, so use either depending on wind direction to ensure are not kiting in offshore.
Travel on the N1 towards Bloemfontein from Johannesburg. About 40 km's after the second tollgate, take the Koppies offramp. The town is about 20 km's from there. The dam is a further 20 km's away, if you follow the signboards. There are two sides to the dam, so use either depending on wind direction to ensure are not kiting in offshore.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
NE
.
There is
Frontal wind
at Koppies Dam, South Africa.
Best wind is 3 days before any cold front, and 2 days after a cold front. This means kiting is possible almost every weekend in winter. Summer receives early morning wind which dies by about 10:30am. Still allows a couple of hours kiting if you arrive early. In summer, only early morning is consistent or winds become gusty with potential whirlwinds. NE is best direction.
The
best moments to come
to Koppies Dam, South Africa are
January, February, March, November and December
.
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Winter is June to November time.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
NE
.
There is
Frontal wind
at Koppies Dam, South Africa.
Best wind is 3 days before any cold front, and 2 days after a cold front. This means kiting is possible almost every weekend in winter. Summer receives early morning wind which dies by about 10:30am. Still allows a couple of hours kiting if you arrive early. In summer, only early morning is consistent or winds become gusty with potential whirlwinds. NE is best direction.
The
best moments to come
to Koppies Dam, South Africa are
January, February, March, November and December
.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
Koppies Dam, South Africa is a
Flat spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Small size.
Open grass area around the dam with no trees to worry about. Dispersed small rocks.
Flat water spot. Clean water with fresh water mussels. No tides. Very flat with little chop, even when the wind is blowing.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
Koppies Dam, South Africa is a
Flat spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Small size.
Open grass area around the dam with no trees to worry about. Dispersed small rocks.
Flat water spot. Clean water with fresh water mussels. No tides. Very flat with little chop, even when the wind is blowing.
Need to know
There is
no beach users
reported here.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Shells
.
Beach risk reported:
Rocks
.
Please respect
local rules
when you are on the spot.
Talk to a local before you go on water.
Need to know
Need to know
There is
no beach users
reported here.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Shells
.
Beach risk reported:
Rocks
.
Please respect
local rules
when you are on the spot.
Talk to a local before you go on water.
A
parking
is available at Koppies Dam, South Africa.
The spot has
Showers
and
Toilets
facilities.
Unwritten rules - do not kite with heavy cloud cover. Wind gets gusty and whirlwinds occur. Always use helmets due to gusty conditions. Leashes best due to gusty conditions as they do not allow body dragging upwind to board. If you are experienced, board leash not required. R30 entrance fee to the dam. Beware of fishermen.
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