It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it. Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SE, SSE, S, SSW and SW . The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
How to get there
Just north of Kite Beach.
Wind and Weather Conditions
Long wetsuits needed all year round - although people were seen in shorties some times. Air around 30°C in the summer, down to 15°C in the winter. The water is pretty cold, around 10-15°C in the summer and 13-17°C in the winter. The longer the South Easter (prevailing summer wind) blows, the colder the surface water gets. Doesn't matter much in summer though. Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SE, SSE, S, SSW and SW . There is Trade wind at Doodles Beach, South Africa. Wind mostly sideshore from the left. Due to slightly strange local effects, the wind is generally sideshore or onshore. In the summer, the wind is mostly S to SE, but of which are pretty exactly sideshore; this is the perfect wind (called Cape Dr.) and can get very strong at times - up to 40 knots. The wind tends to pick up in the mornings and get stronger. So if super strong winds are predicted, get there early! NW is mostly a bad weather or winter wind. Less reliable, but often associated with big waves. SW is onshore and doesn't usually get strong here. Go to Sunset Beach, Melkbos or Big Bay. Surfing is possible all year round, although the summer months (December to March) have the best winds. In the winter, you will mostly find NW winds (from the right), although these come rarely. Steady winds. Wind usually blows from SE and NW on the spot. The best moments to come to Doodles Beach, South Africa are January, February, March and December .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Doodles Beach, South Africa is a Medium waves spot. The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size. Sandy beach. The road is just next to it. Good waves.