Kitesurfing Lessons in Langebaan & Cape Town
Below we have listed some of South Africa’s most popular kitesurfing spots for professionals or for beginners looking to take kitesurfing lessons in spots like Langebaan & Blouberg.
We cover all the basic information of the spot itself, for example, the summer sea temperature, the predominant wind direction, and even what type of riding spot it is.
If you have any more questions on other locations not listed, feel free to email us at info@coastlinekitesurfing.com, for a more in-depth response on other locations in and around Cape Town.
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Bloubergstrand
Bloubergstrand is known for its long white sandy beaches and its epic view of Table Mountain. It is a very popular kite surfing destination in summer, mainly for its famous strong South Easterly trade winds, known as the Cape Doctor.
Local Advice:
The best wind direction: South Easterly – the prominent summer wind direction Water temperature: 13 °C (winter) – 20 °C (summer) Wind range: 10-40 Knots Wetsuit thickness: 3.2mm Summer – 5.4mm Winter Style: Freeride/Wave/Big Air Fun Fact: Not so long ago, a shipwreck was demolished by a bomb squad off the coast of Bloubergstrand, because it was leaking oil into the ocean.
Big Bay
Big Bay, has become famous for hosting the world renowned kitesurfing event, Red Bull King of the air. The conditions are similar to those in Blouberg in terms of wind, but in terms of swell, here it can get quite big, and breaks are clean and glassy. All in all this spot has become super popular with riders from all around the world (Please note: King of The Air has now moved to Bloubergstrand).
Local Advice:
The best wind direction: South Easterly – the prominent summer wind direction Water temperature: 13 °C (winter) – 20 °C (summer) Wind range: 10-40 Knots Wetsuit thickness: 3.2mm Summer – 5.4mm Winter Style: Wave/Big Air Fun Fact: If you search the beaches long enough during low tide, it is possible you will find a fossilized great white shark tooth.
Langebaan - Shark Bay
Shark bay, is a lagoon located in Langebaan. The lagoon got its name, not from man eating sharks, but from small sand sharks that kite surfers will every now and then, step on. The lagoon is a beautiful flat water spot, absolutely perfect for practising your new freestyle moves. However lately this spot has become quite overcrowded due to all the beginner kite surfers practising there. So watch out!
Local Advice:
The best wind direction: South Easterly – the prominent summer wind direction Water temperature: 15°C (winter) – 20 °C (summer) Wind range: 12-30 Knots Wetsuit thickness: 3.2mm Summer – 5.4mm Winter Style: Flat/Freestyle Fun fact: 100 years or so ago, one of the small islands located in the langebaan lagoon, was home to a pride of lions!
Muizenberg
Muizenberg has become quite a famous kitesurfing spot of the past few years. Originally a famous surfing spot, kite surfers have now taken the initiative and started riding there. The sets here roll in for days and because this spot is located in the Indian ocean, the water temperatures are much warmer than the Atlantic Ocean spots.
Local Advice:
The best wind direction: South Easterly – the prominent summer wind direction Water temperature: 16°C (winter) – 21 °C (summer) Wind range: 15-30 Knots Wetsuit thickness: 3.2mm Summer – 4.3mm Winter Style: Wave Fun fact: Muizenberg has one of the oldest buildings in South Africa, dating to circa 1742. It was built by the Dutch East India Company.
Haakgat
Haakgat is one of Cape Town’s most popular BIG WAVE spots. The surf here can get really big when conditions are just right. Due to the sand bank, swells tend to pick up to 4m high making this a world class big break. Watch out for strong rips close to the beach. This spot is rarely crowded and makes for a good end point on a long epic downwinder from Bloubergstrand.
Local Advice:
The best wind direction: South Easterly – the prominent summer wind direction Water temperature: 13°C (winter) – 18 °C (summer) Wind range: 12-38 Knots Wetsuit thickness: 4.3mm Summer – 3.2mm Winter Style: Big wave Fun fact: You will encounter many German windsurfers here.