Africa country guide

Kitesurfing & Wingfoil Spots in South Africa

181 published launches, from trip-defining headliners to quiet local sessions. Use this country page to scan the full spot spread, shortlist the best picks, and jump into school discovery fast.

Spot count

181

spots in South Africa

Mapped launches

181

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Beginner-ready

53

spots tagged for progression

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Top launches in South Africa

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All spots in South Africa

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South Africa

Albatross, South Africa

KitesurfingAdvanced

Albatross, South Africa is a wind-sports spot in South Africa with its most reliable conditions around january - december.

Wind

SE

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Alkandstrand, South Africa

KitesurfingIntermediate

Alkandstrand, South Africa is a wind-sports spot in South Africa with its most reliable conditions around january - december.

Wind

NE · SW

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Ann Ave, South Africa

KitesurfingIntermediate

Ann Ave, South Africa is a wind-sports spot in South Africa with its most reliable conditions around january - december.

Wind

SE

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Ansteys Beach, South Africa

KitesurfingIntermediate

Supports winds from NE through to SW. The windy season for Durban runs from about September through to March but has wind throughout the year. The prevailing...

Wind

NE · E · S

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Avalanche, South Africa

KitesurfingAdvanced

Avalanche, South Africa is a wind-sports spot in South Africa with its most reliable conditions around january - december.

Wind

SE

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Ballito, South Africa

KitesurfingIntermediate

Ballito, South Africa is a wind-sports spot in South Africa with its most reliable conditions around january - december.

Wind

NE · S

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Banana Beach, South Africa

KitesurfingIntermediate

Banana Beach, South Africa is a wind-sports spot in South Africa with its most reliable conditions around january - december.

Wind

NE · S

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Battery, South Africa

KitesurfingAdvanced

Battery, South Africa is a wind-sports spot in South Africa with its most reliable conditions around january - december.

Wind

SE · S

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Betty's Bay, South Africa

KitesurfingIntermediate

Good waves.

Wind

SE · S · SW

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Big Bay, South Africa

KitesurfingWindsurfingIntermediate

The wind tends to be a touch weaker than in kite beach and tends to arrive a bit later (kite beach is upwind in a SE). When the wind gets very strong, it als...

Wind

SE · S

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Black Rock, South Africa

KitesurfingIntermediate

Black Rock, South Africa is a wind-sports spot in South Africa with its most reliable conditions around january - december.

Wind

NE

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Bluewater Bay, South Africa

WindsurfingBeginner

It's almost always windy in summer time, November to March, very strong conditions with the wind normally peaking at 3-4pm, it is a great spot for windsurfer...

Wind

NE · S · SW

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Boggoms Bay, South Africa

KitesurfingIntermediate

Good waves, up to 3m.

Wind

SE · S · SW

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Boneyards, South Africa

KitesurfingIntermediate

Boneyards, South Africa is a wind-sports spot in South Africa with its most reliable conditions around january - december.

Wind

E · SE

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Bonza Bay, South Africa

KitesurfingIntermediate

Good in a SW wind. Season from October to March.

Wind

SW

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Boskraal Strand, South Africa

KitesurfingIntermediate

Boskraal Strand, South Africa is a wind-sports spot in South Africa with its most reliable conditions around january - december.

Wind

SE · S · SW · NW

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Brandfontein, South Africa

KitesurfingBeginner

Brandfontein, South Africa is a wind-sports spot in South Africa with its most reliable conditions around january - december.

Wind

SW · W · NW

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Brandvlei Dam, South Africa

KitesurfingBeginner

The wind can get extremely strong here. 35-40 knots is not uncommon. Most of the times it blows about 25 knots. The wind is gusty as the dam lies between a m...

Wind

SW · W · NW

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Brenton-on-Sea, South Africa

KitesurfingIntermediate

Great waves. Some rocks in the water.

Wind

SE · SW

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Brighton Beach, South Africa

KitesurfingIntermediate

Brighton Beach, South Africa is a wind-sports spot in South Africa with its most reliable conditions around january - december.

Wind

NE · S

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Britannia Bay, South Africa

KitesurfingBeginner

Britannia Bay, South Africa is a wind-sports spot in South Africa with its most reliable conditions around year-round.

Wind

NW

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Buffelsbaai, South Africa

KitesurfingBeginner

Excellent right breaking waves, 1-3m high. Rocks to the south.

Wind

E · SE

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Bushmans River Mouth, South Africa

KitesurfingBeginner

In the river mouth SW or W wind only. Must stay within 200m of mouth. Further up, wind gusty.

Wind

S · SW · W

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Cannon Rocks, South Africa

KitesurfingIntermediate

Nice waves breaking on a reef. Westerly winds offer smoother water, with Easterlies it gets choppier.

Wind

NE · E · SW

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Cape Point, South Africa

KitesurfingAdvanced

The winds is a bit gustier with SE. In the summer, the wind is mostly S to SE, but of which are pretty exactly sideshore; this is the perfect wind (called Ca...

Wind

SE · S

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Cape St Francis, South Africa

KitesurfingIntermediate

Cape St Francis, South Africa is a wind-sports spot in South Africa with its most reliable conditions around january - december.

Wind

NE · E · S · SW

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Cape Vidal, South Africa

KitesurfingBeginner

On low tide the reef is dry, creating flat water behind it.

Wind

NE · S

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Cemetery, South Africa

KitesurfingBeginner

Cemetery, South Africa is a wind-sports spot in South Africa with its most reliable conditions around january - december.

Wind

SE · S · SW

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Cintsa Bay, South Africa

KitesurfingIntermediate

Season from October to March.

Wind

Various

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Coffee Bay Point, South Africa

KitesurfingAdvanced

Coffee Bay Point, South Africa is a wind-sports spot in South Africa with its most reliable conditions around january - december.

Wind

NE

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Cola Beach, South Africa

KitesurfingIntermediate

Main direction is SE.

Wind

SE

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Crayfish Factory, South Africa

KitesurfingAdvanced

No beach. Launch at Witsands and ride over.

Wind

SW · NW

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Crayfish Reef, South Africa

KitesurfingAdvanced

Crayfish Reef, South Africa is a wind-sports spot in South Africa with its most reliable conditions around january - december.

Wind

SE · S · SW · NW

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Crystal Road, South Africa

KitesurfingIntermediate

Crystal Road, South Africa is a wind-sports spot in South Africa with its most reliable conditions around january - december.

Wind

SE · S · SW

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

DerdeSteen, South Africa

KitesurfingIntermediate

From December until March excellent winds, which can also get pretty strong.

Wind

SW

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Devils Horn, South Africa

KitesurfingAdvanced

Devils Horn, South Africa is a wind-sports spot in South Africa with its most reliable conditions around january - december.

Wind

E · SE · SW · W

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Die Mond, South Africa

KitesurfingIntermediate

Excellent waves, up to 3m high.

Wind

E · SE · S

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Dolphin Beach, South Africa

KitesurfingBeginner

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 t...

Wind

SE · S

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Doodles Beach, South Africa

KitesurfingIntermediate

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 t...

Wind

SE · S · SW

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Ducks, South Africa

KitesurfingIntermediate

Ducks, South Africa is a wind-sports spot in South Africa with its most reliable conditions around january - december.

Wind

E · SE · SW · W

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Dunes, South Africa

KitesurfingBeginner

No info yet.

Wind

SW

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Durban Bay, South Africa

KitesurfingIntermediate

The windy season for Durban runs from about September to March but has wind throughout the year. The prevailing wind is NNE (sideonshore). The location is be...

Wind

N · NE

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Durban Kitebeach, South Africa

KitesurfingIntermediate

The wind is sideonshore here (NE) and the wind blows pretty much throughout the year, but the main season is August till December.

Wind

NE

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Elands Bay, South Africa

KitesurfingBeginner

SE winds are the norm for summer with NW in the winter. Just after passing cold fronts, the wind turns Southeast.

Wind

SE · S · SW

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Fence, South Africa

KitesurfingIntermediate

Fence, South Africa is a wind-sports spot in South Africa with its most reliable conditions around january - december.

Wind

SE

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Fish Boma, South Africa

KitesurfingIntermediate

Fish Boma, South Africa is a wind-sports spot in South Africa with its most reliable conditions around january - december.

Wind

E · SE

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Fish Hoek, South Africa

KitesurfingBeginner

Fish Hoek, South Africa is a wind-sports spot in South Africa with its most reliable conditions around year-round.

Wind

SE

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Flat Rocks, South Africa

KitesurfingIntermediate

Flat Rocks, South Africa is a wind-sports spot in South Africa with its most reliable conditions around january - december.

Wind

E · SE

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Garfield, South Africa

KitesurfingIntermediate

Garfield, South Africa is a wind-sports spot in South Africa with its most reliable conditions around january - december.

Wind

NE · S

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Glen Eden Point, South Africa

KitesurfingAdvanced

Glen Eden Point, South Africa is a wind-sports spot in South Africa with its most reliable conditions around year-round.

Wind

NE

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Glencairn, South Africa

KitesurfingIntermediate

Glencairn, South Africa is a wind-sports spot in South Africa with its most reliable conditions around january - december.

Wind

SE · S

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Goukamma Mouth, South Africa

KitesurfingIntermediate

Nice waves.

Wind

SE · S · SW

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Gouritzmond, South Africa

KitesurfingIntermediate

Excellent right hander.

Wind

SE · SW

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Green Point, South Africa

KitesurfingAdvanced

Green Point, South Africa is a wind-sports spot in South Africa with its most reliable conditions around january - december.

Wind

NE

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Grootdraai Dam / NW Spot, South Africa

KitesurfingIntermediate

Best in winter and before or after any cold front. This spot is ideal only for NE and NW as W can be gusty.

Wind

NE · NW

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Grotto Beach, South Africa

KitesurfingBeginner

Perfect flat water on the lagoon. Good waves on the ocean side.

Wind

SE · S · SW

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Haakgat, South Africa

KitesurfingIntermediate

Waves up to 3m, breaking left and right.

Wind

SE · NW

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Hartenbos, South Africa

KitesurfingBeginner

Small wave. Flat water on the lagoon to the north.

Wind

SE · SW

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Hawston, South Africa

KitesurfingIntermediate

Hawston, South Africa is a wind-sports spot in South Africa with its most reliable conditions around year-round.

Wind

SE · SW · NW

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Hullets Reef, South Africa

KitesurfingIntermediate

Hullets Reef, South Africa is a wind-sports spot in South Africa with its most reliable conditions around april - august.

Wind

E · SE

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

I & J, South Africa

KitesurfingAdvanced

I & J, South Africa is a wind-sports spot in South Africa with its most reliable conditions around april - august.

Wind

SE · S · NW

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Ifafa Beach, South Africa

KitesurfingIntermediate

Ifafa Beach, South Africa is a wind-sports spot in South Africa with its most reliable conditions around january - december.

Wind

NE

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Jeffreys Bay, South Africa

KitesurfingIntermediate

Air temp is warm in summer and mild in winter. Water temp is relatively warm, maybe a 3-2 mm wetsuit or a spring suit, or just boardies and a vest, depends o...

Wind

E · SE · S

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Jongensfontein East, South Africa

KitesurfingIntermediate

Look out for rocks on the beach.

Wind

E · SE · S

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Kamers, South Africa

KitesurfingIntermediate

From December until March excellent winds, which can also get pretty strong.

Wind

SE · SW · NW

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Kariega Main Beach, South Africa

KitesurfingBeginner

Wind not great in June and July, but August through March, good regular winds. Best in Northeasterly, perfect sideshore. Easterly onshore, SSW works too, but...

Wind

NE

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Kassiesbaai, South Africa

KitesurfingIntermediate

Main direction is SE.

Wind

SE · S

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Kelso, South Africa

KitesurfingIntermediate

Good waves. Look out for rocks.

Wind

NE · E · S · SW

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Keurboomstrand, South Africa

KitesurfingIntermediate

The waves can get very big and strong.

Wind

E · SE · SW

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Kings Beach, South Africa

KitesurfingBeginner

Normally wind at 25-35 km/h.

Wind

E · SE

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Kitchen Windows, South Africa

KitesurfingIntermediate

Kitchen Windows, South Africa is a wind-sports spot in South Africa with its most reliable conditions around january - december.

Wind

E · SE

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Kite Beach, South Africa

KitesurfingBeginner

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 t...

Wind

SE · S

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Klein Brakrivier, South Africa

KitesurfingIntermediate

Nice waves. Shark's heaven.

Wind

SE · S · SW

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Kleinmond, South Africa

KitesurfingIntermediate

Kleinmond, South Africa is a wind-sports spot in South Africa with its most reliable conditions around january - december.

Wind

SE · S · SW

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Knysna Lagoon / Brenton on Lake, South Africa

KitesurfingIntermediate

Flat water. Big shallow area.

Wind

E · SE

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Knysna Lagoon / Leisure Island, South Africa

KitesurfingBeginner

NW is gustier. Cleanest wind with SE.

Wind

SE · NW

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Kommetjie Point, South Africa

KitesurfingAdvanced

Kommetjie Point, South Africa is a wind-sports spot in South Africa with its most reliable conditions around april - august.

Wind

SE · S

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Kommetjie, South Africa

KitesurfingBeginner

Winter wind is usually NW. Summer is usually SE, which doesn't work at Kommetjie.

Wind

N · W · NW

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Koppies Dam, South Africa

KitesurfingIntermediate

Best wind is 3 days before any cold front, and 2 days after a cold front. This means kiting is possible almost every weekend in winter. Summer receives early...

Wind

NE

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Kraalbaai, South Africa

KitesurfingIntermediate

Clear water filling up the beautiful bay formed by the peninsula that extends until Lagebaan area. Shallow for long extension from the beach.

Wind

N · NE · E · SE

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

La Mercy Lagoon, South Africa

KitesurfingBeginner

Predominant winds are Northeasterly and Southwesterly. This spot can be used in both directions. Average winds are between 10 kts and 25 kts.

Wind

NE · SW

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Lamberts Bay, South Africa

KitesurfingIntermediate

Lamberts Bay, South Africa is a wind-sports spot in South Africa with its most reliable conditions around january - december.

Wind

E · SE · S · NW

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Langebaan North Bay, South Africa

KitesurfingWindsurfingIntermediate

Bring small kites.

Wind

S

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Langebaan, South Africa

KitesurfingBeginner

Plenty of wind and you can ride most days in the week. Sideshore winds from the left in summer and the right in winter. SE winds are the norm for summer with...

Wind

SE · S · SW · NW

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Lookout Beach, South Africa

KitesurfingIntermediate

Lookout Beach, South Africa is a wind-sports spot in South Africa with its most reliable conditions around april - august.

Wind

E · SE

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Lucien, South Africa

KitesurfingIntermediate

Lucien, South Africa is a wind-sports spot in South Africa with its most reliable conditions around january - december.

Wind

NE · S

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Macassar, South Africa

KitesurfingBeginner

Macassar, South Africa is a wind-sports spot in South Africa with its most reliable conditions around january - december.

Wind

SE

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Magna Tubes, South Africa

KitesurfingIntermediate

Magna Tubes, South Africa is a wind-sports spot in South Africa with its most reliable conditions around january - december.

Wind

E · SE · W

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Maitlands Beach, South Africa

KitesurfingBeginner

Wind conditions can be quite strong, frequently over 35 km/h.

Wind

SE · SW

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Margate Beach, South Africa

KitesurfingIntermediate

Margate Beach, South Africa is a wind-sports spot in South Africa with its most reliable conditions around january - december.

Wind

NE · S

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Marina Beach, South Africa

KitesurfingIntermediate

Best winds from August to February.

Wind

NE · S

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Mdumbi Point, South Africa

KitesurfingAdvanced

Mdumbi Point, South Africa is a wind-sports spot in South Africa with its most reliable conditions around january - december.

Wind

NE

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Mdumbi, South Africa

KitesurfingBeginner

Great spot with different conditions. Good waves breaking on the beach and also further out. Nice playground.

Wind

NE

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Meer en See, South Africa

KitesurfingBeginner

Waves on the ocean, flat water on the lagoon. The water's edge is a bit muddy, with some algae/grass in spots. Also some submerged rocks. But once your kite ...

Wind

SE · S · SW · NW

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Meisho Maru, South Africa

KitesurfingIntermediate

Meisho Maru, South Africa is a wind-sports spot in South Africa with its most reliable conditions around january - december.

Wind

SE · S · NW

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Melkbos Beach, South Africa

KitesurfingBeginner

This spot doesn't work very often. It can happen, however, that when the wind is SW in Table View and is too weak, that the wind will come in at Melkbos. It'...

Wind

SW

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Middle Beach, South Africa

KitesurfingBeginner

Wind not great in June and July, but August through March, good regular winds. Best in Northeasterly, perfect sideshore. Easterly onshore, SSW works too, but...

Wind

NE

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Millars Point, South Africa

KitesurfingAdvanced

Millars Point, South Africa is a wind-sports spot in South Africa with its most reliable conditions around january - december.

Wind

E · SE

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Milnerton Lagoon, South Africa

KitesurfingBeginner

In the normal Southeaster, the winds are pretty offshore and gusty.

Wind

SW

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Milnerton, South Africa

KitesurfingBeginner

In the normal Southeaster, the winds are pretty offshore and gusty.

Wind

SE · S · SW

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Misty Cliffs, South Africa

KitesurfingIntermediate

Misty Cliffs, South Africa is a wind-sports spot in South Africa with its most reliable conditions around january - december.

Wind

SE · S · NW

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Moonshine Bay, South Africa

KitesurfingIntermediate

Moonshine Bay, South Africa is a wind-sports spot in South Africa with its most reliable conditions around january - december.

Wind

SW · NW

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Muizenburg Corner, South Africa

KitesurfingBeginner

Muizenburg Corner, South Africa is a wind-sports spot in South Africa with its most reliable conditions around january - december.

Wind

SE · S

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Mykonos, South Africa

KitesurfingIntermediate

Plenty of wind and you can ride most days in the week. Sideshore winds from the left in summer and the right in winter. SE winds are the norm for summer with...

Wind

S · SW · NW

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Myoli Beach, South Africa

KitesurfingIntermediate

Main direction is SE.

Wind

SE

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Nahoon Beach, South Africa

KitesurfingBeginner

From October to March the wind blows from E and NE. Usually 2-3 days per week. The strongest wind is normally in October and November with 22-28 knots. In De...

Wind

NE · E

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Nahoon Reef, South Africa

KitesurfingIntermediate

Water temp 17-20°C. Air temp 20-28°C. A wetsuit is not essentially needed. Season from October to March.

Wind

NE · E · SW

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Natures Valley, South Africa

KitesurfingIntermediate

Natures Valley, South Africa is a wind-sports spot in South Africa with its most reliable conditions around january - december.

Wind

E · SE

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

New Pier, South Africa

KitesurfingIntermediate

New Pier, South Africa is a wind-sports spot in South Africa with its most reliable conditions around january - december.

Wind

NE

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Noncom, South Africa

KitesurfingAdvanced

Noncom, South Africa is a wind-sports spot in South Africa with its most reliable conditions around january - december.

Wind

SE · SW

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Noordhoek, Port Elizabeth, South Africa

KitesurfingAdvanced

You can walk over the rocks, but best access is via a boat ramps east and west of the beach.

Wind

E

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Noordhoek, South Africa

KitesurfingBeginner

In the summer, the wind is mostly S to SE. This is the perfect wind (called Cape Dr.) and can get very strong at times - up to 40 knots. The wind tends to pi...

Wind

SE · S

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

North Beach, South Africa

KitesurfingIntermediate

North Beach, South Africa is a wind-sports spot in South Africa with its most reliable conditions around year-round.

Wind

NE

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Olifants Rivermouth, South Africa

KitesurfingAdvanced

Olifants Rivermouth, South Africa is a wind-sports spot in South Africa with its most reliable conditions around january - december.

Wind

S · SW · NW

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Oyster Bay, South Africa

KitesurfingIntermediate

Air temp is warm in summer and mild in winter. Water temp is relatively warm, maybe a 3-2 mm wetsuit or a spring suit, or just boardies and a vest, depends o...

Wind

SE · SW · W

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Palm Beach, South Africa

KitesurfingIntermediate

Best winds from August to February.

Wind

NE · S

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Paradise Beach, South Africa

KitesurfingBeginner

Wind is good in the season, 15-25 knots is common. The wind is best in summer from September to April, with constant steady winds. East is best for kiting an...

Wind

E · SE · S

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Paternoster, South Africa

KitesurfingAdvanced

SE blows offshore here.

Wind

SW · NW

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Pelican Island, South Africa

KitesurfingIntermediate

Hot, as per the typical African sun. No wetsuit needed.

Wind

E · SE · SW · W

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Platboombaai, South Africa

KitesurfingIntermediate

Platboombaai, South Africa is a wind-sports spot in South Africa with its most reliable conditions around january - december.

Wind

SE · S · NW

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Plettenberg Bay Lagoon, South Africa

KitesurfingBeginner

Best for the lagoon is SE-E.

Wind

E · SE

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Port Alfred Middle beach, South Africa

KitesurfingAdvanced

Port Alfred Middle beach, South Africa is a wind-sports spot in South Africa with its most reliable conditions around january - november.

Wind

NE · E · SW

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Port Alfred, South Africa

KitesurfingIntermediate

Best easterly winds in South Africa. West wind gusty.

Wind

NE · E · S · SW

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Pringle Bay, South Africa

KitesurfingIntermediate

SW is best, sideonshore, 1 or 2 days per week.

Wind

SW · NW

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Queens, South Africa

KitesurfingAdvanced

Queens, South Africa is a wind-sports spot in South Africa with its most reliable conditions around year-round.

Wind

SE · S · SW

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Queensberry Bay, South Africa

KitesurfingAdvanced

Queensberry Bay, South Africa is a wind-sports spot in South Africa with its most reliable conditions around january - december.

Wind

NE

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Riet River, South Africa

KitesurfingIntermediate

Only use West wind. For East wind go to East Beach in Port Alfred.

Wind

S · SW

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Rocky Bay, South Africa

KitesurfingIntermediate

Good waves. Many rocks in the water.

Wind

NE · E · SW

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Rooi Els, South Africa

KitesurfingBeginner

Mixed clean river water and upwelling Atlantic ocean water.

Wind

E · SE

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Rufanes River Mouth, South Africa

KitesurfingIntermediate

Rufanes River Mouth, South Africa is a wind-sports spot in South Africa with its most reliable conditions around january - december.

Wind

E · SE · SW

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

SUP Beach, South Africa

SUPBeginner

Wind can get strong (40ktn).

Wind

SE

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Salt Rock, South Africa

KitesurfingIntermediate

Salt Rock, South Africa is a wind-sports spot in South Africa with its most reliable conditions around january - december.

Wind

NE · S

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Sandy Bay Beach, South Africa

KitesurfingBeginner

No info yet.

Wind

NW

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Sardinia Bay, South Africa

KitesurfingBeginner

Blows at least 3-5 times a week and usually between 12-20 knots, with the occasional really strong day. Best wind direction is Southwest and West but it can ...

Wind

SE · SW · W

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Scarborough, South Africa

KitesurfingIntermediate

No info yet.

Wind

Various

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Scottburgh, South Africa

KitesurfingIntermediate

Scottburgh, South Africa is a wind-sports spot in South Africa with its most reliable conditions around january - december.

Wind

NE

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Seconds, South Africa

KitesurfingIntermediate

Seconds, South Africa is a wind-sports spot in South Africa with its most reliable conditions around january - december.

Wind

SE · S · SW

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Shark Bay, South Africa

KitesurfingBeginner

Not very gusty at all. Winds range from 10-50 knots. SE and SW are predominant in summer. SW starts blowing mid day, but SE starts in the morning. Best time ...

Wind

SE · S · SW · NW

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Shelly Point, South Africa

KitesurfingIntermediate

Along the beach small wave rolling onto the beach. Further north you find a point break with a nice wave. This wave is called Heaven.

Wind

S · SW · NW

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Silverstroomstrand, South Africa

KitesurfingIntermediate

Silverstroomstrand, South Africa is a wind-sports spot in South Africa with its most reliable conditions around january - december.

Wind

SE · S · SW · NW

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Slabberts, South Africa

KitesurfingIntermediate

Slabberts, South Africa is a wind-sports spot in South Africa with its most reliable conditions around january - december.

Wind

SW · NW

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Sodwana Bay, South Africa

KitesurfingBeginner

This is statistically the place in South Africa where you will get wind over 12 knots, over 80% in the month of November. You can always ride 3 out of 4 days...

Wind

NE

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Sours, South Africa

KitesurfingIntermediate

Sours, South Africa is a wind-sports spot in South Africa with its most reliable conditions around january - december.

Wind

SE · S · SW · NW

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Southern Cross, South Africa

KitesurfingIntermediate

The beach gets small on high tide.

Wind

SE · S · SW

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

St Francis River Mouth, South Africa

KitesurfingBeginner

Wind is good in the season, 15-25 knots is common, onshore/sideshore. The wind is best in summer from September to April, with constant steady winds. Onshore...

Wind

E

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

St Lucia Estuary, South Africa

KitesurfingBeginner

Stay away from the river mouth on the oceanside, sharks can be around.

Wind

NE · SW

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

St Michaels, South Africa

KitesurfingIntermediate

St Michaels, South Africa is a wind-sports spot in South Africa with its most reliable conditions around january - december.

Wind

NE

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Sterkfontein Dam, South Africa

KitesurfingBeginner

NW are most consistent and reliable in winter. A cold front will bring through a NW, so if a cold front is approaching, expect NW for 2-3 days before the col...

Wind

NW

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Still Bay Lefts, South Africa

KitesurfingAdvanced

The predominant wind is SE, which is cross-on-shore and blows in the summer months about 80% of the time Cape Town is on and about 70% of the strength. Out o...

Wind

E · SE · SW

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Still Bay Rights, South Africa

KitesurfingAdvanced

The predominant wind is SE, which is cross-on-shore and blows in the summer months about 80% of the time Cape Town is on and about 70% of the strength. Out o...

Wind

E · SE · SW

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Still Bay, South Africa

KitesurfingBeginner

The predominant wind is SE, which is cross-on-shore and blows in the summer months about 80% of the time Cape Town is on and about 70% of the strength. Out o...

Wind

E · SE · SW

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Strand, South Africa

KitesurfingIntermediate

SW is best, sideonshore, 1 or 2 days per week. NW is often gusty (predominant in winter). SE is dangerously gusty and side-off (predominant in summer). Seaso...

Wind

SW

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Strandfontein, South Africa

KitesurfingIntermediate

Strandfontein, South Africa is a wind-sports spot in South Africa with its most reliable conditions around january - december.

Wind

SW · NW

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Struis Bay Harbour, South Africa

KitesurfingIntermediate

SE predominant in summer.

Wind

E · SE

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Struis Bay Main Beach, South Africa

KitesurfingBeginner

SE predominant in summer. NW predominant in winter.

Wind

E · SE

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Suiderstrand, South Africa

KitesurfingIntermediate

Suiderstrand, South Africa is a wind-sports spot in South Africa with its most reliable conditions around january - december.

Wind

S · SW · W · NW

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Sundays River, South Africa

KitesurfingBeginner

Best when blowing SE, S and SW for the lagoon. 12-35 knots several days per week.

Wind

SE · S · SW

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Sunrise Beach, South Africa

KitesurfingBeginner

Muizenberg is the windiest kitesurfing spot in Cape Town. Wind strength is much more consistent throughout the day than in any other place. A typical kitesur...

Wind

E · SE · S

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Sunset Beach, South Africa

KitesurfingWindsurfingBeginner

Sunset is mostly a windsurf spot. In the normal Southeaster, the winds are pretty offshore and gusty due to the houses that have been built over the last 10 ...

Wind

SW

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Sunwich Port, South Africa

KitesurfingIntermediate

Sunwich Port, South Africa is a wind-sports spot in South Africa with its most reliable conditions around january - december.

Wind

NE · S

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Supertubes, South Africa

KitesurfingAdvanced

Supertubes, South Africa is a wind-sports spot in South Africa with its most reliable conditions around january - december.

Wind

E · SE

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Swartriet, South Africa

KitesurfingIntermediate

SE winds are the norm for summer with NW in the winter. The wind is channeled to blow strongest in the impact zone. Just after passing cold fronts, the wind ...

Wind

S · SW · NW

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Swartvlei, South Africa

KitesurfingIntermediate

Swartvlei, South Africa is a wind-sports spot in South Africa with its most reliable conditions around january - december.

Wind

SE

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

The Point, South Africa

KitesurfingAdvanced

The Point, South Africa is a wind-sports spot in South Africa with its most reliable conditions around january - december.

Wind

E · SE

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Tinley Manor Beach Point, South Africa

KitesurfingIntermediate

Tinley Manor Beach Point, South Africa is a wind-sports spot in South Africa with its most reliable conditions around january - december.

Wind

NE

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Tube Wave, South Africa

KitesurfingIntermediate

Tube Wave, South Africa is a wind-sports spot in South Africa with its most reliable conditions around april - august.

Wind

SW · NW

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Umdloti, South Africa

KitesurfingBeginner

Predominant winds are Northeasterly and Southwesterly. This spot can be used in both directions. Average winds are between 10 kts and 25 kts.

Wind

NE · E · SW

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Umhlanga Rocks, South Africa

KitesurfingAdvanced

Umhlanga Rocks, South Africa is a wind-sports spot in South Africa with its most reliable conditions around january - december.

Wind

N · NE · S

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Umhlanga, South Africa

KitesurfingIntermediate

Umhlanga works from NNE through to SW. The windy season for Durban runs from about September to March but has wind throughout the year. The prevailing wind i...

Wind

N

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Umtentweni, South Africa

KitesurfingIntermediate

Umtentweni, South Africa is a wind-sports spot in South Africa with its most reliable conditions around january - december.

Wind

NE · S

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Umzumbe, South Africa

KitesurfingBeginner

SW is slightly offshore.

Wind

NE · S · SW

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Velddrift River, South Africa

KitesurfingIntermediate

A wetsuit is always needed.

Wind

SE · NW

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Waenhuiskrans Point, South Africa

KitesurfingIntermediate

Waenhuiskrans Point, South Africa is a wind-sports spot in South Africa with its most reliable conditions around january - december.

Wind

E · SE

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Warner Beach, South Africa

KitesurfingBeginner

Frontal driven winds. Mainly from SW and NE, which is best here.

Wind

NE · S

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Westbrook, South Africa

KitesurfingIntermediate

Westbrook, South Africa is a wind-sports spot in South Africa with its most reliable conditions around january - december.

Wind

NE

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Wilderness, South Africa

KitesurfingIntermediate

Good waves, breaking in both directions.

Wind

E · SE

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Witbank Dam, South Africa

KitesurfingIntermediate

Wetsuit definitely necessary in winter.

Wind

NW

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Witsand, South Africa

KitesurfingBeginner

Main direction is SE, so it blows into the river mouth. This means, the ocean side has onshore winds and the river side has offshore winds.

Wind

E · SE

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Witsands, South Africa

KitesurfingIntermediate

No info yet.

Wind

Various

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Yellowsands, South Africa

KitesurfingBeginner

Yellowsands, South Africa is a wind-sports spot in South Africa with its most reliable conditions around year-round.

Wind

NE

Data depth

Fresh guide

South Africa

Yzerfontein, South Africa

KitesurfingIntermediate

Great waves.

Wind

SW · NW

Data depth

Fresh guide

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