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Gordons Bay kitesurfing spot in Cape Town
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🏄 Gordons Bay

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About Gordons Bay

Gordons Bay is a challenging intermediate to advanced spot near Cape Town with choppy wind-driven conditions and strong afternoon thermals. The slipway launch provides access to significant wind energy, making it ideal for experienced riders seeking intensity. Water is cold and conditions can be unpredictable, requiring solid skills and local knowledge. The bay's exposure to Atlantic weather means sessions demand respect and preparation. Best suited to committed, skilled kiters.

Amenities

Slipway accessParking

Highlights

  • Strong thermals
  • Slipway launch
  • Choppy conditions
  • Intermediate to advanced
Wind & conditions
  • Wind reliability2.7
  • Avg wind (peak months)11 kt
  • Water temp14–18 °C
  • Best seasonAround Jan
Season Stats

Typical month-by-month snapshot — use live forecasts before you go.

MonthWind chanceAvg windAir °CWater °C
Jan29%10.6 kt22.417.5
Feb24%10.5 kt21.915.9
Mar16%9.7 kt20.316.9
Apr7%8.3 kt17.416.9
May4%7.6 kt14.516.4
Jun29%9.4 kt13.714.9
Jul14%8.1 kt11.614.1
Aug13%8.2 kt12.114.3
Sep18%9.4 kt13.114.8
Oct11%9.4 kt1716.2
Nov20%10.2 kt18.617.1
Dec24%10.5 kt20.618.2

Schools and shops nearby

Cape Town Kite Club kitesurfing school in cape town
🪁 Cape Town Kite Club10.0

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Coastline | Kitesurfing lessons Cape Town kitesurfing school in cape town
🪁 Coastline | Kitesurfing lessons Cape Town9.2

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High Five Kitesurf School Cape Town kitesurfing school in cape town
🪁 High Five Kitesurf School Cape Town9.6

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KITEKAHUNAS - Advanced Kitesurfing School kitesurfing school in cape town
🪁 KITEKAHUNAS - Advanced Kitesurfing School9.6

cape-town

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Open Ocean - Kitesurfing Lessons & Surf Shop Cape Town kitesurfing school in cape town
🪁 Open Ocean - Kitesurfing Lessons & Surf Shop Cape Town8.6

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Community scores
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7.4/10

  • 💨Wind reliability8.2
  • 💧Water conditions6.8
  • 🚀Launch zone7.5
  • 🏔Scenery7.0
Location

Getting there

By car: Parking varies by spot — check local signs and kite school partners.

Shuttle: Many schools offer pickups from nearby towns.