About This Spot
Kariega Main Beach, South Africa is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in South Africa.
Situated in Africa, the spot offers Shallow and Flat and Small waves and Medium waves water conditions, making it ideal for beginners and experienced riders alike.
With NE winds, peaking from January to December, Kariega Main Beach, South Africa delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
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 West to Northwest is offshore and gusty.
When to Go
Warm water, shorty in summer, baggies if you are brave, winter needs fullsuit though.
What to Expect
Located at the river mouth. Nice waves. Shallow areas fill with water for flat water at lower tide. Then behind the sand bars nice waves.
Wind & Conditions
NE
Best wind direction
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 West to Northwest is offshore and gusty.
Best Months
Water Conditions
Located at the river mouth. Nice waves. Shallow areas fill with water for flat water at lower tide. Then behind the sand bars nice waves.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚶Short walk to the beach
From Port Elizabeth, head up the Sunshine Coast route about 120 km towards Port Alfred. Pull into Kenton on Sea, turn onto Kariega and drive down to the beach. Parking lot right at the beach.
Location
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