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Saldanha Beach Club is a spot located in Saldanha Bay, one of the deepest natural harbors in the southern hemisphere. The bay offers exceptional protection from ocean swell while catching the SE wind. The spot is ideal for kiting in relatively calm waters with reliable wind. The town of Saldanha offers all amenities.
Works in SE, SSE and S from October to March. Rideable at all tides. Wind picks up around noon. The bay protects from big swell but some chop builds in strong wind.
Open all year round
Intermediate
Relatively calm water in the bay, chop in strong wind. No big waves. Cold water (12-16°C), 4/3 wetsuit recommended. Sandy bottom with mud in places.
Parking at the Beach Club or along the road. Urban area. Low theft risk in this residential area.
The SE (Cape Doctor) is channeled into Saldanha Bay and blows regularly at 15 to 25 knots from October to March. SSE and S also work. The bay provides some protection from extreme gusts. Thermal conditions early afternoon.
Marine traffic: industrial port with cargo ships and fishing boats, stay in the kite zone. Cold water. Tidal current in the channel.
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