Kamers
- Wave, Freeride
- Best for
- Intermediate
- Skill Level
- Medium waves
- Spot Type
- Moderate
- Crowd Level
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About
Kamers is a large sandy-beach kitesurfing spot next to Bloubergstrand (Cape Town) with consistently clean water and medium-wave conditions. It’s favored in summer when winds are thermally reinforced along the coast, giving dependable riding sessions. Wind is strongest from the SE, SSE, SW, and NW directions, with the most common winter-free kitesurfing months including January, February, March, April, November, and December. Typical on-site wind is reported around 15–35 knots, and spot-level sources describe very high wind reliability during summer months. For riding, the spot is positioned as a wave-focused alternative that offers more space and cleaner, more organized swell compared with the neighboring main beach area. Local surf conditions (at low tide on the adjacent point-break area) are described as reasonably exposed with a reasonably consistent surf, and wave riders should be mindful that the bigger winter swell can become heavy. Safety-wise, plan for cold water, rocks, and submerged reef hazards, with extra caution around low tide when exposed rock areas can be present. Lifeguards are not indicated on-site, so riders should be conservative—especially if you’re not fully confident with the launch/entry around the rocky sections.
- Thermally driven SE flow during Cape Town summer
- Medium-wave kitesurfing with cleaner swell than the neighboring main beach area
- Big sandy beach with clean water
- Consistent summer wind with thermal reinforcement.
- Clean water and a big sandy beach for launching.
- Popular with intermediate riders looking for wave-focused kitesurfing.
- Water is cold year-round, typically requiring a full wetsuit.
- Rocks and submerged reef sections are present.
- No dedicated rescue/lifeguard supervision at the spot.
Wind, water and seasons
Wind
- Direction
- SE, SSE, SW, NW
- Wind Range
- 15–35 kts
- Wind Type
- Thermal — Cape Doctor type summer thermal pattern (SE-dominant), thermally reinforced along the coast.
- Reliability
- Very high during summer months
- Gust Factor
- Moderate gusts
- Best Months
- January, February, March, April, November, December
- Recommended Kite Sizes
- 7–9 m²
Water & beach
- Water Type
- Medium waves
- Beach
- Sand
- Beach Size
- Big
- Waves
- Medium
- Launch
- Medium — Sandy beach launch area between rocky sections.
- Launch Difficulty
- Moderate
Through the year
Quieter than Big Bay; generally has plenty of space, with potential busier conditions on peak summer weekends.
June to August
By sport
What to expect for each.
Premier wave-riding spot with medium waves on a big sandy beach; preferred for more space and cleaner, more organized swell than the neighboring main beach area.
- Kite Sizes
- 7–9 m²
Check the forecast before you go
See wind, waves, weather and session windows for Kamers in the full forecast view.
Kamers wind and wave forecast summary
- Wind
- 2–16 ktsGusts 28 kts
- Direction
- S184°
- Strongest day
- Sun, Oct 2516 kts
- Windy days
- 4/712 kts or more
- Waves
- 0.7–2.4 m9s period
- Temperature
- 13–32 °C
Over the next 7 days, Kamers is forecast for daytime winds of 2–16 kts, peaking around 16 kts on Sunday, October 25 with gusts to 28 kts. The prevailing direction is S. Waves run 0.7–2.4 m with a period of about 9s. Based on the Wavind model, in the spot’s local time.
Other spots in the area
What to know before you launch
Safety, access, restrictions, rescue, and local rules can change. Treat these details as informational and confirm them locally before launching.
Hazards
- Rocks
- Submerged reef
- Cold water
- Strong currents
Rescue & support
- Rescue & Self-Rescue
- No — Spot-level sources indicate no dedicated rescue availability.
- Emergency Info
- Regional emergency number is 112 from mobiles.
- Localism / Vibe
- Mild
Rules of the spot
Standard right-of-way rules apply; wave riders have priority on the wave.
- Avoid low tide areas where exposed rocks are present if you are not comfortable with the launch/entry conditions.
- Always wear a thick wetsuit as the water stays cold even in summer.
- Be careful of the rocks at the southern end of the beach near low tide.
- Less crowded than Big Bay but also lacks direct lifeguard supervision.
Getting there & access
- Nearest City
- Cape Town
- Nearest Town
- Bloubergstrand
- Parking
- Limited parking available in a gravel pull-off area.
- Access
- Located next to Bloubergstrand; access via a gravel path from the coastal road between Big Bay and Haakgat.
- Local Language
- English, Afrikaans
What's on the beach
- Accommodation
- Near — Many guest houses and apartments available in Bloubergstrand and Big Bay.
- Food & Drink
- Restaurants and cafes are located approximately 1km away in Big Bay.
- Equipment Rental:
- Available at shops in Big Bay.
- Gear Storage
- Yes
- Gear Repair
- Repair shops are located in the nearby Table View and Big Bay areas.
No schools or services are listed for this spot yet.
From riders who've been here
Latest reported conditions
Spot questions
Frequently asked questions
When is the best season at Kamers?
The best overall months at Kamers are October, November, December, January, February, March. The best wind months are January, February, March, April, November, December.
Which wind directions work at Kamers?
Kamers works with SE, SSE, SW, NW winds.
What equipment sizes are recommended at Kamers?
Recommended equipment sizes at Kamers: Kitesurfing: 7–9 m². The typical wind range is 15–35 kts.
What skill level is Kamers suitable for?
Kamers suits these riding levels: Kitesurfing: Intermediate.