Sundays River, South Africa kitesurfing spot

🇿🇦South Africa·Africa

Sundays River, South Africa

● Beginner◆ Intermediate▲ Expert🌊Ocean🏝Lagoon📍River MouthWind sports destination

Wind

SE–SSE–S

Water

Shallow · Flat

About This Spot

Sundays River, 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 Chop and Small waves and Medium waves water conditions, making it ideal for beginners and experienced riders alike.

With SE–SSE–S winds throughout the season, Sundays River, South Africa delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.

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Why Riders Love It

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

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When to Go

Air temperatures around 21-30°C in summer and 15-24°C in winter. Water temperature ranging from 14-23°C depending on the season. The water in the lagoon is a couple degrees warmer.

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What to Expect

Flat water in the lagoon and wave riding on the ocean.

Wind & Conditions

NESW

SE · SSE · S · SSW · SW
Best wind direction

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

Best Months

Jan
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Dec

Water Conditions

ShallowFlatChopSmall wavesMedium waves

Flat water in the lagoon and wave riding on the ocean.

Big beachSand💧 Crystal Clear

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Facilities & Access

🅿️Parking✓ Available
🚻Toilets✓ Available
🍹Beach Bar / Food✓ Available
📚Lessons Available
🏨Accommodation
🛟Rescue Service
🪁Gear Rental
🚿Showers

📍 Getting There

🚶Short walk to the beach

Head out of Port Elizabeth towards Bluewater Bay and Grahamstown. It is about 50 km outside of PE.

Location

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Sundays River, South Africa

-33.7210°N, 25.8532°E

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