34°06′19″S, 18°49′02″E

The Spot

Everything you need before your first session at Strand. Visiting? Read the rules first.

Aerial view of Strand beach with the HHBSC clubhouse pinned: a swim zone north of the club where no kites are allowed within 150 metres of the beach, the launch and landing area on the beach in front of the club, and the kite zone in the water to the south

Wind directions

Best: S to WNW
Rideable: SSE to S, WNW to NW

Season: Oct – Mar
Level: Beginner+
Water: Chop & small waves
Best tide: Mid to high

Local rules

Launch and land only west of the Strand Lifesaving Club.
Keep clear of the swimming area.
Right of way and passing rules.
No passing behind swimmers within 150 m.
Keep clear of the surfers when they are out.

Hazards

Old pipe infrastructure further west towards Macassar, and rocks heading east towards Gordon’s Bay.
Avoid the SE wind, which can be very turbulent.
Rip currents are very strong all along the beach.

In an emergency

NSRI Station 9: 072 448 8482
Club contact: 087 094 9774

Forecast

Weather data by Open-Meteo

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