🇿🇦South Africa·Africa

Sunrise Beach, South Africa

● Beginner◆ Intermediate▲ Expert🌊OceanWind sports destination

Wind

ESE–SE–SSE

Best Season

Jan–Dec

Water

Shallow · Flat

About This Spot

Sunrise 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 ESE–SE–SSE winds, peaking from January to December, Sunrise Beach, South Africa delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.

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Why Riders Love It

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 kitesurfing summers day in Muizenberg has about 15-18 knots wind in the morning, picking up progressively to 25-30 knots in the afternoon. Due to a unique thermal effect and to its proximity to the Cape of Good Hope, a moderate on-shore wind blows into Muizenberg on afternoons even forecasted with no wind. A real paradise for kitesurfers.

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When to Go

The Indian ocean offers a warm all round temperature throughout the year.

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What to Expect

Beautiful waves, clean and flat in between. Also the best spot in Cape Town for freestyle, without any doubt, with super smooth water at low tide.

Wind & Conditions

NESW

ESE · SE · SSE · S
Best wind direction

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 kitesurfing summers day in Muizenberg has about 15-18 knots wind in the morning, picking up progressively to 25-30 knots in the afternoon. Due to a unique thermal effect and to its proximity to the Cape of Good Hope, a moderate on-shore wind blows into Muizenberg on afternoons even forecasted with no wind. A real paradise for kitesurfers.

Best Months

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Water Conditions

ShallowFlatSmall wavesMedium waves

Beautiful waves, clean and flat in between. Also the best spot in Cape Town for freestyle, without any doubt, with super smooth water at low tide.

Tidal beachGrassSand💧 Clean

Check Conditions

Live Wind Forecast at Sunrise Beach, South Africa

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Facilities & Access

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

📍Medium walk to the beach

A lovely walk along Muizenberg Beach till you reach the Caaricorn Beach.

Location

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Sunrise Beach, South Africa

-34.1042°N, 18.4813°E

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