Guide to kitesurfing in Cape Town

Guide to kitesurfing in Cape Town

South Africa

Spots
14
Best season
Jun · Aug to Apr
Wind in season
15 to 16 kts
Kiteable days
51 %

Overview

In the southwest of South Africa, Cape Town is a true kite destination, with a very exposed coastline and a big session vibe. The dominant wind is the southeaster, the famous “Cape Doctor,” often more reliable between November and March, and it usually strengthens in the afternoon. On the Blouberg and Table View coast, there are mainly ocean spots with chop, waves, and plenty of wind, while areas like Langebaan Lagoon, further north, offer much flatter water. It’s a well-known spot for wave riding and big air, but some spots can be physical with shorebreak and fast waves, so it’s better for comfortable riders. The vibe remains very glidey, with a strong kite culture and quite a few people on the water when the conditions are right.

When to go

Best time to go: January, February, March, April, June, August, September, October, November, December.

Best period : June and August to April

In November: 62% kiteable days

Kiteable days
70%
65%
54%
40%
22%
31%
28%
37%
42%
50%
62%
63%
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Average windkts · gusts
1224
1223
1121
918
715
816
816
917
1019
1020
1122
1223
When it blowskts
16
16
15
15
15
15
16
15
15
15
15
16
Air °C
22°
22°
20°
17°
15°
14°
12°
12°
14°
17°
19°
20°
Raindays
3
2
5
4
7
10
11
10
8
5
5
4
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Historical monthly averages, not a forecast.

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