About This Spot
Nahoon 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 Medium waves water conditions, making it ideal for beginners and experienced riders alike.
With NE–ENE–E winds, peaking from January to December, Nahoon Beach, South Africa delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
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 December to March expect 12-20 knots with the odd stronger day. If the wind blows early in the morning from East, it's going to howl. Works only in E and NE winds.
When to Go
Water temp 17-20°C. Air temp 20-28°C. A wetsuit is not essentially needed. Season from October to March.
What to Expect
Works very well on a NE wind with an incoming tide. Good flat water kiting in the river and river mouth and good wave riding a little further out. Waves are usually around 4ft. Stay as far upwind as possible as not to be a hassle to other water users.
Wind & Conditions
NE · ENE · E
Best wind direction
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 December to March expect 12-20 knots with the odd stronger day. If the wind blows early in the morning from East, it's going to howl. Works only in E and NE winds.
Best Months
Water Conditions
Works very well on a NE wind with an incoming tide. Good flat water kiting in the river and river mouth and good wave riding a little further out. Waves are usually around 4ft. Stay as far upwind as possible as not to be a hassle to other water users.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚶Short walk to the beach
If coming from Port Elizabeth (coastal road), go along Fleet Street, past the traffic circle toll the 2nd set of robots (Currie Street) turn right, this will take you along the beach front (check out the wind), carry on till the end. You will be forced to turn left, take next right, continue with this road up the hill, through the 4 way stop through another 4 way stop, down the hill till the intersection, turn right up the hill, turn right at the stop street down the hill, past the caravan park on your left and turn in at the boom gate. Find a parking and rig your gear. If coming from the Durban side, take the Pearce Street, Gleneagles off ramp, turn left at the robot and keep in the right hand lane. Through the stop street, carry on straight until the next 4 way stop, turn left and past the next 4 way stop down the hill till the intersection, turn right up the hill, turn right at the stop street down the hill, past the caravan park on your left and turn in at the boom gate, find a parking.
Location
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