Bloubergstrand
Cape Town, South Africa
Bloubergstrand's Kite Beach sits in the path of the famous Cape Doctor — the relentless SE wind that blasts the Cape Peninsula. Table Mountain provides a spectacular backdrop.
Best months: November, December, January, February, March, April, October
Wind directions: SE, S
Water: Chop, Waves
Bottom: Sand
Sports: Wingfoil, Kiting, Windsurf
Local tips
The Cape Doctor can be ferocious — 30–40 knots is not uncommon. Stick to the inside in those conditions. The water is cold, wetsuit is essential (3/4 or 3/5mm).