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Rooi Els, South Africa
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Rooi Els, South Africa is a
Shallow, Chop and Medium waves
spot.
It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of
Any Level
.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from E, ESE and SE .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
There is Food available on the spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Rooi Els, South Africa !
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
Rooi Els, South Africa is a
Shallow, Chop and Medium waves
spot.
It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of
Any Level
.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from E, ESE and SE .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
There is Food available on the spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Rooi Els, South Africa !
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
How to get there
There is NO specific instructions or particular difficulties to access the spot.
Nearest Airports
Distance
Cape Town (CPT)
55km from spot
Johannesburg O.R. Tambo (JNB)
1665km from spot
Durban King Shaka International (DUR)
1650km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
There is NO specific instructions or particular difficulties to access the spot.
Nearest Airports
Distance
Cape Town (CPT)
55km from spot
Johannesburg O.R. Tambo (JNB)
1665km from spot
Durban King Shaka International (DUR)
1650km from spot
Rooi Els, South Africa, next to Gordons Bay, Cape Town, South Africa
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Best Schools in Cape Town
#1: Surfstore Africa
4.5/5 (38)
#2: High Five Kitesurf School Cape Town
4.8/5 (228)
#3: Board and Kite Africa
4.8/5 (39)
Riding Conditions in Rooi Els, South Africa
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from E, ESE and SE .
There is Thermal and Trade wind at Rooi Els, South Africa.
Wind usually blows from ESE on the spot.
The best moments to come to Rooi Els, South Africa are January, February, March, November and December .
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from E, ESE and SE .
There is Thermal and Trade wind at Rooi Els, South Africa.
Wind usually blows from ESE on the spot.
The best moments to come to Rooi Els, South Africa are January, February, March, November and December .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Rooi Els, South Africa is a Shallow, Chop and Medium waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Small size.
Rocks on either side of the sandy beach.
Mixed clean river water and upwelling Atlantic ocean water.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Rooi Els, South Africa is a Shallow, Chop and Medium waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Small size.
Rocks on either side of the sandy beach.
Mixed clean river water and upwelling Atlantic ocean water.
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in January, February, March, April, November and December .
When you are on water, be careful of Swimmers .
Beach risk reported: Rocks .
The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.
Need to know
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in January, February, March, April, November and December .
When you are on water, be careful of Swimmers .
Beach risk reported: Rocks .
The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.
Best Schools in Cape Town
#1: Surfstore Africa
4.5/5 (38)
#2: High Five Kitesurf School Cape Town
4.8/5 (228)
#3: Board and Kite Africa
4.8/5 (39)
Additional information
A parking is available at Rooi Els, South Africa.
The spot has Showers and Toilets facilities.
There is Food available on the spot
Don't bring dogs along, there are endangered birds breeding on beach.
Webcams around Rooi Els, South Africa
Webcams around Rooi Els, South Africa
Weather Forecast for the next 10days
Wind and Temperature over the past years
Wind and Temperature over the past years
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Additional information
There are
5 kitesurf schools
and
65 kitesurf spots
in Cape Town.
Best months: January February March November December
Best months: January February March November December
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