South Africa · Eastern Cape
-33.97 | 25.65
Kings Beach is the main beach of Port Elizabeth, located in the city centre facing Algoa Bay. This long golden sandy beach is one of the most famous in South Africa. It faces southeast and benefits from direct SE wind exposure. Convenient urban spot with reliable conditions. PE is nicknamed "Windy City" for its reliable wind.
The season runs from September to March, peaking in December: 28 rideable days a month and 269 hours of usable wind, at 24 °C. The low point is May, at 16 days.
16-22 knots · 69% 22-30 knots · 31% 30-40 knots · 1%
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 16 and 22 knots — 69% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is July, at 20 °C. The wettest month is October, with 18 mm. Bar height is the month's rideable days; the split shows how its wind hours break down by strength.
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29.3 | 256 h | 26 °C | 4 mm |
| February | 26.3 | 231 h | 26 °C | 3 mm |
| March | 25.7 | 198 h | 26 °C | 5 mm |
| April | 19.0 | 160 h | 23 °C | 8 mm |
| May | 16.0 | 112 h | 22 °C | 14 mm |
| June | 17.3 | 123 h | 21 °C | 12 mm |
| July | 20.0 | 139 h | 20 °C | 3 mm |
| August | 21.7 | 164 h | 21 °C | 4 mm |
| September | 27.0 | 225 h | 21 °C | 6 mm |
| October | 28.0 | 265 h | 22 °C | 18 mm |
| November | 29.3 | 247 h | 24 °C | 10 mm |
| December | 29.7 | 269 h | 25 °C | 7 mm |
Ridden here? One photo or video, and the spot comes alive for everyone discovering it.
The spot works with SE to SW wind. Vast sandy beach. Beach break. Rideable at all tides. Respect kite riding zones — many swimmers. Best from October to March.
Open all year round
Intermediate
Waves of 0.5-2 metres. Sandy bottom. Moderate to strong chop. Water temperature between 18-22°C. 3/2 wetsuit in summer, 4/3 in winter.
Large parking along the waterfront. Direct access from city centre. Paid parking. All facilities available. Most accessible spot in PE.
Southeast wind blows directly onshore to side-onshore. One of the windiest PE spots. Strength of 15-28 knots in summer. SE thermal picks up late morning.
Sharing with swimmers — respect zones. Sharks in Algoa Bay. Very strong wind possible. Gear theft in urban area.
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