# Granger Bay

Kitesurfing spot in Cape Town – Blouberg, South Africa.

> Granger Bay attracts advanced wave riders seeking genuine swell combined with consistent wind pressure. The bay environment funnels wind effectively while allowing meaningful wave development, rewarding competent kitesurfers with engaging riding opportunities. Rocky and beach launch options provide setup flexibility, though rocky sections demand care during entry and exit. The exposed nature means conditions can vary significantly—strong wind days bring the best wave action, while lighter periods may disappoint. Reserve for experienced riders with solid wave technique.

## Best time to kitesurf
Granger Bay has no strongly reliable season; the windiest months are Dec–Feb: 43–52% of days reach 12 kt+, with 11–12 kt average daily wind, 18–19 °C water and 20–21 °C air.

| Month | Windy days (12 kt+) | Avg wind (kt) | Air °C | Water °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 52% | 11.8 | 21.3 | 18.4 |
| Feb | 43% | 11.3 | 21.1 | 17.6 |
| Mar | 37% | 10.5 | 19.4 | 17.3 |
| Apr | 16% | 9.1 | 17.1 | 17.1 |
| May | 9% | 7.8 | 14.4 | 16.5 |
| Jun | 26% | 9.1 | 13.6 | 14.9 |
| Jul | 10% | 7.9 | 11.6 | 14 |
| Aug | 14% | 8.4 | 12.3 | 14.3 |
| Sep | 21% | 9.7 | 13.3 | 14.7 |
| Oct | 35% | 10.5 | 16.9 | 16.4 |
| Nov | 28% | 10.2 | 18.4 | 17.4 |
| Dec | 51% | 11.7 | 19.9 | 18.5 |

## Conditions
- Wind strength: It gets Super Strong (Up to 50 knots)
- Wind consistency: It's windy Every week
- Water: choppy, flat, waves
- Water temperature: Cold (You need a wetsuit)
- Boosting direction: Left forward
- Windy months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov, Dec

## Highlights
- Swell and wind combination
- Wave riding focus
- Advanced conditions
- Rocky and beach launch

## Amenities
Rocky access, Beach access

## Travel
- Getting there: Fly to Cape Town international. Catch an uber or drive to Blouberg; which is where most kiters stay when visiting Cape Town.
- Ease of access: Easy to visit (< 2 hours from airport)
- Car needed: yes
- Affordability: Affordable ($20-50 /day)

## Location & contact
- Coordinates: -33.9167, 18.4167
- Destination guide: [Cape Town – Blouberg](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/destinations/cape-town-blouberg)

# Nearby (within 50 km)

## Kite spots
- [Sunset Beach (Big Bay)](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/sunset-beach-big-bay) — best Sep – Mar, 61–77% windy days, 13–15 kt, water 14–17 °C (9 km)
- [Bikini Beach (Table View)](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/bikini-beach-table-view) — best around Jan, 46–54% windy days, 12–13 kt, water 13–16 °C (11 km)
- [Bloubergstrand](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/blouberg-beach) — best Oct – May, 62–88% windy days, 18–28 kt, water 15–17 °C (15 km)
- [Strandfontein](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/strandfontein) — best around Jan, 43–52% windy days, 11–12 kt, water 18–19 °C (15 km)
- [Muizenberg Beach](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/muizenberg-beach) — best around Jan, 43–52% windy days, 11–12 kt, water 18–19 °C (19 km)
- [Misty Cliffs](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/misty-cliffs) — best Dec – Jan, 60–67% windy days, 13–14 kt, water 16–18 °C (28 km)
- [Macassar](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/macassar) — best Dec – Mar, 60–74% windy days, 13–15 kt, water 14–18 °C (32 km)
- [Gordons Bay](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/destinations/gordons-bay) — best around Jan, 24–29% windy days, 9–11 kt, water 15–18 °C (40 km)

## Kite schools
- [KITEKAHUNAS - Advanced Kitesurfing School](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/kitekahunas-advanced-kitesurfing-school) — http://www.kitekahunas.com/ (10 km)
- [Coastline | Kitesurfing lessons Cape Town](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/coastline-kitesurfing-lessons-cape-town) — https://coastlinekitesurfing.com/ (12 km)
- [High Five Kitesurf School Cape Town](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/high-five-kitesurf-school-cape-town) — https://www.high-five.co.za/ (12 km)
- [Cape Town Kite Club](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/cape-town-kite-club) — http://www.capetownkiteclub.com/ (14 km)
- [Open Ocean - Kitesurfing Lessons & Surf Shop Cape Town](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/open-ocean-kitesurfing-lessons-surf-shop-cape-town) — https://openocean.africa/ (14 km)
- [Surfstore Africa](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/surfstore-africa) — https://surfstore.co.za/ (22 km)

## Kite shops
- [Second Wind Sails](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/shops/second-wind-sails) (5 km)
- [Watersports Warehouse](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/shops/watersports-warehouse) — https://www.watersportswarehouse.co.za/ (12 km)

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Source page: https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/granger-bay
Data & methodology: https://www.kitesurfspots.com/methodology
Monthly wind and temperature climatology is computed from Open-Meteo historical weather (3 years of daily data) and marine (sea-surface temperature) APIs. A windy day is a day whose maximum wind implies roughly 12 kt+ sustained. Listing details come from public kite-travel sources and Google Places, rewritten and reviewed.