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Kabeljous Lagoon - J-Bay kitesurf, wingfoil and windsurf spot
South Africa · Eastern Cape
Overview
Kabeljous Lagoon is the flat water spot of Jeffreys Bay, located north of town. This small lagoon offers calm and shallow conditions, perfect for beginners and kite lessons. It is the flat water alternative to J-Bay's wave spots. The lagoon is surrounded by dunes and vegetation. It works as a teaching spot and for freestyle. This is where most J-Bay kite schools give their lessons.
Spot forecast for Kabeljous Lagoon - J-Bay
Sunrise 05:32 · Sunset 18:37
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Kabeljous Lagoon - J-Bay: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
206h
in December · 23 rideable days
The season runs from September to March, peaking in December: 22 rideable days a month and 206 hours of usable wind, at 24 °C. The low point is May, at 10 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 70% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is July, at 19 °C. The wettest month is October, with 75 mm.
Monthly averages: Kabeljous Lagoon - J-Bay
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23.0 | 201 h | 25 °C | 43 mm |
| February | 21.0 | 169 h | 25 °C | 21 mm |
| March | 22.5 | 146 h | 25 °C | 35 mm |
| April | 16.0 | 119 h | 23 °C | 50 mm |
| May | 10.0 | 61 h | 23 °C | 8 mm |
| June | 10.0 | 61 h | 20 °C | 62 mm |
| July | 14.5 | 82 h | 19 °C | 24 mm |
| August | 15.5 | 82 h | 20 °C | 8 mm |
| September | 22.0 | 141 h | 20 °C | 23 mm |
| October | 22.0 | 166 h | 22 °C | 75 mm |
| November | 21.5 | 181 h | 23 °C | 41 mm |
| December | 23.0 | 206 h | 25 °C | 14 mm |
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Technical details of Kabeljous Lagoon - J-Bay spot
The spot works with winds from ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, W, WNW.
Spot functioning
The spot works with SE, E and W wind. Permanent flat water as the lagoon is sheltered from ocean swell. Water level can vary with seasons and rainfall. Ideal for kite lessons, freestyle and foiling. Riding possible on a moderate surface area. Best from October to March with the SE thermal.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Beginner
On the water
Flat water in the lagoon. Sandy bottom, shallow (0.3-1.5 metres). Warm water, warmer than the ocean. No waves. Light chop in strong wind. Shorty wetsuit or lycra in summer, 3/2 in winter. Perfect for learning and freestyle.
Parking
Parking by the lagoon, access from the road north of J-Bay. Small unpaved parking. Kite schools set up by the lagoon in season. Some basic facilities. J-Bay centre 5-10 minutes by car.
Wind specificities
Southeast wind channels towards the lagoon and works well. East and ESE wind blows along the lagoon. Typical strength of 15-22 knots in summer. Wind can be slightly attenuated compared to the coast due to dune shelter. W/WNW wind works in the opposite direction.
Hazards
Very few dangers. Shallow and sheltered flat water spot. Watch for very shallow areas and aquatic weeds. Wind can drop in areas sheltered by dunes. Limited lagoon size — space shared between kiters and students.
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