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Spot de Van strand

Van strand

Van strand

South Africa

-33.71 | 18.44

Overview

Van Strand is a beach spot on the Melkbosstrand coast, north of Big Bay. This sandy beach offers kitesurfing conditions with the south-easterly Cape Doctor in side-offshore to side-shore. The spot is wilder and less crowded than the Bloubergstrand beaches, bordered by dunes and coastal vegetation. Intermediate to advanced conditions due to the offshore wind component.

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Works from October to March. Side-offshore wind requiring caution. Moderate to strong waves. All tides. Wild and uncrowded spot.

On the water

Cold water (12-16°C), 4/3 or 5/3 wetsuit. Waves 1-2.5 m. Sandy bottom. Kelp. Smoother water surface thanks to offshore wind.

Required level

Intermediate

Spot opening date

Open all year round

Spot currently open :-)

Parking

Parking along Otto du Plessis Drive. Little infrastructure. Don't leave valuables.

Hazards

Side-offshore wind that can push out to sea. Cold water. Waves. Kelp. Currents. Isolated spot. Car break-ins.

Wind specificities

SE Cape Doctor, side-offshore to side-shore depending on exact orientation. Wind of 15 to 35 knots from October to March. Offshore component requiring experience.

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