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Spot de Shelly Point

Shelly Point

Shelly Point

South Africa

-32.71 | 17.97

Overview

Shelly Point is a kite spot at the tip of the peninsula between St Helena Bay and Britannia Bay. The spot is exposed to the Atlantic Ocean with windy conditions and constant swell. The Shelly Point residential complex provides a modern setting. Conditions are technical with often side-offshore wind.

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Technical details of Shelly Point spot

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Spot functioning

Works in SE, S and SSW from October to March. The point offers varied conditions depending on wind direction. Constant Atlantic swell.

On the water

Ocean waves. Rocky and sandy bottom. Cold water (12-16°C), 4/3 to 5/3 wetsuit. Current around the point.

Required level

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Spot opening date

Open all year round

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Parking

Parking in the Shelly Point residential complex. Secured area.

Hazards

Current around the point. Rocks. Possible offshore wind. Cold water. Powerful swell.

Wind specificities

SE is side-offshore to side-shore depending on exact beach orientation. S and SSW more favorable. Strong wind, 15-30 knots from October to March. The peninsula tip is very exposed to wind.

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