Overview

Kite Beach is the premier learning spot on the Bloubergstrand coast, located between Big Bay to the north and Dolphin Beach to the south. This long sandy beach benefits from the Cape Doctor (south-easterly wind) blowing side-onshore, creating ideal conditions for beginners and intermediate riders. The beach is wide, the bottom sandy and the water shallower than at neighboring spots. Numerous kite schools are set up along the beach, offering lessons and gear rental. The view of Table Mountain from the beach is spectacular.

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Tides

Heights above lowest astronomical tide, in the spot's local time. Computed 3.7 km from the spot.

Tuesday 20 October Low tide 05:00 · 0.7 m High tide 11:26 · 1.2 m Low tide 17:53 · 0.7 m High tide 23:48 · 1.2 m
Wednesday 21 October Low tide 05:55 · 0.6 m High tide 12:12 · 1.3 m Low tide 18:34 · 0.5 m
Thursday 22 October High tide 00:34 · 1.3 m Low tide 06:35 · 0.5 m High tide 12:47 · 1.5 m Low tide 19:08 · 0.4 m
Friday 23 October High tide 01:11 · 1.4 m Low tide 07:09 · 0.4 m High tide 13:20 · 1.6 m Low tide 19:39 · 0.3 m
Saturday 24 October High tide 01:45 · 1.5 m Low tide 07:43 · 0.3 m High tide 13:52 · 1.7 m Low tide 20:11 · 0.2 m

Kite Beach: when to go?

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Season · peak

281h

in November · 25.5 rideable days

The season runs from September to April, peaking in November: 19 rideable days a month and 281 hours of usable wind, at 26 °C. The low point is July, at 2.5 days.

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Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 63%13-20 knots · 34%21-30 knots · 3%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 63% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is July, at 16 °C. The wettest month is July, with 197 mm.

Monthly averages: Kite Beach

Monthly averages — Kite Beach — averaged over 2 years of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com — How it is calculated
Month	Rideable days	Usable wind	Temperature	Rain
January	20.0	174 h	28 °C	6 mm
February	18.0	179 h	28 °C	4 mm
March	18.5	164 h	27 °C	27 mm
April	16.5	138 h	24 °C	23 mm
May	7.0	43 h	21 °C	43 mm
June	5.5	35 h	18 °C	102 mm
July	2.5	15 h	16 °C	197 mm
August	4.0	24 h	17 °C	88 mm
September	14.5	126 h	20 °C	18 mm
October	19.0	167 h	24 °C	15 mm
November	25.5	281 h	27 °C	6 mm
December	19.5	199 h	27 °C	14 mm

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Technical details of Kite Beach spot

The spot works with winds from SE, SSE, S.

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Spot functioning

Kite Beach works mainly from October to March with the SE Cape Doctor. The side-onshore wind blows from the right when facing the sea. The spot works at all tides: at low tide, the beach is very wide with hard sand perfect for launching; at high tide, the shore break is closer. Schools manage the launch and landing zones. Sessions typically start in early afternoon when the thermal kicks in.

Spot opening date · Required level

Spot opening date: Open all year round
Required level: Beginner

On the water

Cold Atlantic water (12-16°C), 4/3 or 5/3 wetsuit essential. Moderate waves of 0.5 to 1.5 meters, less powerful than at Big Bay. Safe sandy bottom. Wind chop in strong wind. Moderate lateral current toward the north. The water is shallower than at neighboring spots, which is reassuring for beginners. Occasional floating kelp.

Parking

Parking along the coastal road (Marine Drive) near the beach. Kite schools also offer parking and storage areas for students. Parking can be full on strong wind days in summer. Don't leave valuables visible in your car. Showers and toilets available on the beach.

Wind specificities

The south-easterly Cape Doctor blows reliably from October to March, typically 15 to 35 knots. It strengthens in early afternoon with the thermal effect. The wind arrives side-onshore on this west-facing beach, perfect for beginner safety. The windiest days reach 40+ knots. In winter (May-August), north-westerly winds bring storms but are not suitable for kiting here.

Hazards

Cold water (12-16°C) — thick wetsuit required to avoid hypothermia. Shore break at high tide. Lateral current toward the north. Wind can be very strong (30+ knots) and unsuitable for beginners in big conditions. Kelp can get tangled in lines. Dense kiter and student traffic — stay alert. Car break-ins — don't leave anything visible.

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