South Africa · Eastern Cape
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Port Alfred Middle Beach is the central beach of the seaside resort of Port Alfred, on the Sunshine Coast of the Eastern Cape. Located between the Kowie River mouth and the eastern beaches, this sandy beach offers an accessible urban setting with amenities nearby. Port Alfred is a popular holiday resort and the beach provides good kitesurfing conditions.
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
The season runs from July to October, peaking in July: 16 rideable days a month and 129 hours of usable wind, at 21 °C. The low point is March, at 12 days.
7-12 knots · 71% 13-20 knots · 28% 21-30 knots · 1%
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 71% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is June, at 20 °C. The wettest month is June, with 103 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 | 14.5 | 130 h | 26 °C | 60 mm |
| February | 13.0 | 141 h | 25 °C | 26 mm |
| March | 12.0 | 114 h | 26 °C | 46 mm |
| April | 12.0 | 106 h | 23 °C | 58 mm |
| May | 14.0 | 106 h | 24 °C | 14 mm |
| June | 13.5 | 95 h | 20 °C | 103 mm |
| July | 17.0 | 129 h | 20 °C | 14 mm |
| August | 17.0 | 138 h | 21 °C | 7 mm |
| September | 15.5 | 148 h | 20 °C | 62 mm |
| October | 15.0 | 165 h | 22 °C | 73 mm |
| November | 13.5 | 151 h | 23 °C | 47 mm |
| December | 13.5 | 150 h | 25 °C | 33 mm |
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Sandy beach facing south that works with south-westerly to westerly winds. Easy launching from the sandy beach. The nearby Kowie River can offer flat water at high tide. Tide affects beach width.
Open all year round
Intermediate
Ocean water — temperature 18-22°C in summer, 15-18°C in winter. Beach waves possible. Sandy bottom. Wetsuit recommended.
Parking available in Port Alfred along the beach. Easy access from the R72 or N2. Amenities (shops, restaurants) nearby in the town centre.
The dominant wind is south-westerly, side-onshore on this south-facing coast. Westerly and WSW winds are also favourable. Regular south-westerly thermals in summer afternoons, 15-25 knots.
Shore break in big swell. Current near the Kowie River mouth. Sharks present in these waters. Swimmers possible on the beach — keep your distance.
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