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Olifants River Mouth (Elephant River) is a spot on the west coast of the Western Cape, where one of the region's longest rivers meets the Atlantic. The estuary offers sheltered flat water conditions, while the ocean coastline is exposed to Atlantic swell. The setting is spectacular and wild, in an area of preserved nature.
River mouth offering a sheltered flat water estuary and access to the ocean coast. The estuary works at high tide. On the ocean side, the coast is exposed to Atlantic swell. Launching from the river banks or the beach.
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Brackish and flat water in the estuary. Ocean side: cold Atlantic (12-16°C) with the Benguela current. Thick full wetsuit essential. Waves and current on the sea side.
Access via the R363 or tracks from the N7. Parking on natural ground near the mouth. Isolated area with few services.
The dominant summer wind is south to south-east, side-onshore on this west-facing coast. Regular winds of 15-25 knots in the afternoon. The estuary can channel or attenuate the wind depending on configuration. The flat coastal terrain provides unobstructed wind.
Strong current at the mouth, especially on outgoing tide. Very cold water on the ocean side. Isolated spot with no rescue. Powerful waves on the Atlantic side. Sharks present. Don't sail alone.
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