This is quite a rugged spot - as you will see if you find the road to get you there! Macassar can deliver excellent conditions on the right days. Wind Conditions: SE: Port Tack SW: Port Tack Wave Conditions: There is no protection from the Cape Peninsula, or the eastern side of False Bay, so the Atlantic Swell breaks directly onto the beach, which means bigger waves. Additional Information: Before the Great White Shark was almost driven to extinction, Macassar was apparently the place to go to try and catch them! An old boardsailing legend tells of a channel in the sea bed, which has a current which the sharks (affectionately known as Johnnies here in South Africa) cruise around in, and this apparently brings the sharks right out to Macassar.
Macassar, South Africa is a Small waves and Medium waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level. Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SE . Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot. There is Food available on the spot. The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
How to get there
There is NO specific instructions or particular difficulties to access the spot.
Wind and Weather Conditions
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SE . There is Thermal and Frontal wind at Macassar, South Africa. Wind usually blows from SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW and NW on the spot. The best moments to come to Macassar, South Africa are January, February, March, November and December .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot. Macassar, South Africa is a Small waves and Medium waves spot. The launching/landing area is reported to be of Big size.
Need to know
There is no beach users reported here. When you are on water, be careful of Animals . Beach risk reported: None . The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.
Take De Waal Drive from Cape Town, and then get onto the N2 Highway. Drive past the airport, for about 35 kms, until you get to the Macassar/Firgrove off-ramp. On top of the bridge, turn right, and drive into Macassar. The sea is on your left. You are looking for a dirt road on your left, at a Sewerage Works. Once you find the road, follow it all the way - it twists and turns, but you will eventually get to a beach.