Works from October to March with the SE Cape Doctor. Side-onshore wind on this west-facing beach. More committed conditions than Kite Beach with more swell and waves. The spot suits intermediate and advanced riders. Works at all tides — waves are bigger at high tide. Afternoons offer the best conditions when the thermal is at its peak.

Open all year round

Intermediate

Cold Atlantic water (12-16°C), 4/3 or 5/3 wetsuit essential. Waves of 1 to 2.5 meters depending on swell. Sandy bottom. Marked chop in strong wind. Lateral current toward the north. Regular floating kelp. Good conditions for wave riding and committed freeride. Frequent dolphin sightings (hence the beach name).

Roadside parking along Marine Drive. Several restaurants and cafes offer direct beach access. Parking is free but limited on windy days. Don't leave valuables in your car. Public showers available.

South-easterly Cape Doctor, identical to the entire Bloubergstrand coastline. The thermal wind picks up late morning and blows 15 to 35 knots in the afternoon, sometimes 40+ knots. The local weather station allows real-time monitoring of conditions. Wind can be slightly more consistent here than at Big Bay due to the absence of upstream obstacles.

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