Overview

Millars Point is a spot located on the south coast of Port Elizabeth, in Algoa Bay. It is one of the most popular kitesurfing spots in PE, offering a good balance between waves and accessibility. The beach features a mix of sand and rocky sections. The spot fully benefits from Port Elizabeth's reliable SE wind. Good local kite community with regular sessions.

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Spot forecast for Millars Point

Sunrise 05:29 · Sunset 18:34

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< 7 kn7–12 kn13–20 kn21–30 kn31–40 kn41+ kn Gusts Your minimum: 7 kn

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Swell and waves

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Wave height: < 0.5 m 0.5–1 m 1–2 m 2–3 m ≥ 3 m

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Tides

Heights above lowest astronomical tide, in the spot's local time. Computed 2.8 km from the spot.

Tuesday 20 October Low tide 05:32 · 0.8 m High tide 12:14 · 1.2 m Low tide 18:37 · 0.8 m
Wednesday 21 October High tide 00:27 · 1.2 m Low tide 06:32 · 0.7 m High tide 12:57 · 1.4 m Low tide 19:14 · 0.6 m
Thursday 22 October High tide 01:11 · 1.3 m Low tide 07:09 · 0.5 m High tide 13:29 · 1.5 m Low tide 19:44 · 0.5 m
Friday 23 October High tide 01:45 · 1.4 m Low tide 07:40 · 0.4 m High tide 13:58 · 1.7 m Low tide 20:13 · 0.3 m
Saturday 24 October High tide 02:16 · 1.6 m Low tide 08:11 · 0.3 m High tide 14:27 · 1.8 m Low tide 20:43 · 0.2 m

Millars Point: when to go?

Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)

Season · peak

187h

in December · 26 rideable days

The season runs from September to March, peaking in December: 21 rideable days a month and 187 hours of usable wind, at 23 °C. The low point is July, at 4 days.

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Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 74%13-20 knots · 25%21-30 knots · 1%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 74% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is July, at 18 °C. The wettest month is October, with 104 mm.

Monthly averages: Millars Point

Monthly averages — Millars Point — averaged over 2 years of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com — How it is calculated
Month	Rideable days	Usable wind	Temperature	Rain
January	24.5	203 h	24 °C	49 mm
February	18.0	140 h	24 °C	21 mm
March	19.5	113 h	24 °C	34 mm
April	10.0	69 h	22 °C	65 mm
May	11.0	44 h	22 °C	11 mm
June	7.0	33 h	19 °C	80 mm
July	4.0	13 h	18 °C	37 mm
August	11.5	53 h	19 °C	10 mm
September	16.5	107 h	19 °C	38 mm
October	18.5	123 h	21 °C	104 mm
November	22.0	162 h	22 °C	48 mm
December	26.0	187 h	24 °C	20 mm

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Technical details of Millars Point spot

The spot works with winds from ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW.

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Spot functioning

The spot works with SE to SW wind. Beach break with some rocky sections. Rideable at all tides. Moderate wave size most of the time. Good spot for intermediate wave riding. The PE kite community is active and welcoming. Best from October to March.

Spot opening date · Required level

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

On the water

Waves of 0.5-2 metres. Mixed sand/rock bottom. Moderate chop in SE. Water temperature between 18-22°C. 3/2 wetsuit in summer, 4/3 in winter.

Parking

Parking along Marine Drive. Easy beach access. Residential area. Close to all PE services. This is the main meeting point for PE kiters.

Wind specificities

Southeast wind is very reliable in PE ("Windy City"). Strength of 15-25 knots in summer, blowing side-onshore. SE thermal picks up late morning. This is one of the best-windowed PE spots thanks to direct exposure. SW is more onshore with cold fronts.

Hazards

Rocky sections — watch feet and gear. Sharks in Algoa Bay. Lateral currents possible. Shore break during large swells. Wind can be very strong in PE (gusts to 30+ knots).

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