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Kitesurfing in South Africa
5 destinations · 1 region with curated spots, schools, and shops. South Africa has 11 kite spots, 6 schools and 2 shops in this directory.
When to kitesurf in South Africa
Across the 11 kite spots we track in South Africa, the most reliable months are Dec, Jan and Oct, when the most spots have at least 60% of days with 12 kt+ wind.
Based on Open-Meteo climatology for each spot. How we calculate this
Windiest spots in South Africa
| Spot | Best season | Windy days | Avg wind | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloubergstrand | Oct – May | 62–88% | 18–28 kt | 15–17 °C |
| Sunset Beach (Big Bay) | Sep – Mar | 61–77% | 13–15 kt | 14–17 °C |
| Macassar | Dec – Mar | 60–74% | 13–15 kt | 14–18 °C |
| Misty Cliffs | Dec – Jan | 60–67% | 13–14 kt | 16–18 °C |
| Bikini Beach (Table View) | Around Jan | 46–54% | 12–13 kt | 13–16 °C |
Kitesurfing in South Africa: FAQ
- When is the best time to kitesurf in South Africa?
- Across the 11 kite spots we track in South Africa, the most reliable months are Dec, Jan and Oct, when the most spots have at least 60% of days with 12 kt+ wind.
- What are the windiest kite spots in South Africa?
- Ranked by the share of windy days in their best months: Bloubergstrand (Oct – May, up to 88% windy days); Sunset Beach (Big Bay) (Sep – Mar, up to 77% windy days); Macassar (Dec – Mar, up to 74% windy days); Misty Cliffs (Dec – Jan, up to 67% windy days); Bikini Beach (Table View) (Around Jan, up to 54% windy days).
- How warm is the water for kitesurfing in South Africa?
- During each spot's wind season the sea is typically 13–21 °C. Bring a wetsuit for the cooler spots.
- Is there flat water or waves for kitesurfing in South Africa?
- Flat-water spots: Granger Bay, Stilbaai. Wave spots: Granger Bay, Stilbaai.
- Where can I take kitesurfing lessons in South Africa?
- We list 6 kite schools in South Africa, including Cape Town Kite Club, Coastline | Kitesurfing lessons Cape Town, High Five Kitesurf School Cape Town, KITEKAHUNAS - Advanced Kitesurfing School, plus 2 kite shops.