Sunset Beach Kitesurf Spot in Western Cape
Africa Kiteboard Spot in South Africa
Sunset Beach is popular for kitesurfing between November and March, with the most consistent wind coming between December and February. During these months you can expect between 10-40 knots depending on the day, so keep your eyes on the forecast, and watch for the table cloth (the clouds) over Table Mountain. The wind here generally starts a little lighter in the morning and then picks up a little later, so morning kite sessions tend to be more relaxing, while afternoon it gets busier and the kitesurfing conditions get more hardcore.
The beach is wide and sandy regardless of the tide, and the waves are generally small to medium in the morning, maybe getting a bit larger in the afternoon. When the wind gets really strong the waves can become a bit of a mess, and the spots further downwind might be a better option.
Sunset Beach Kitesurfing wind conditions
Blouberg nearby has everything a kitesurfer could possibly need for an epic kiting holiday, but if you get bored there Cape Town is about half an hour away by car. There is so much to do in and around this area, from hiking Table Mountain, to visiting the penguins at Boulders Beach, visiting the Cape of Good Hope, or just enjoying a delicious steak and some of the local wine at one of the nearby vineyards. You’ll find plenty to do here, so when you spot a down day in the forecast you’ll have unending options at hand, it’ll be more difficult to choose what not to do!
body wear
- long neo
- short neo
downwinder
- Yes
ride type
- freeride
- freestyle
- hydrofoil
- wakestyle
- wave
skill level
- advanced
- professional
spot type
- ocean
starting area
- sandy beach
water condition
- big wave
- medium wave
wind daytime
- all day
wind type
- gusty
- thermal
Impressions
Wind Stats for Sunset Beach Kiteboarding
Around the Kiteboarding Spot Sunset Beach
Blouberg nearby has everything a kitesurfer could possibly need for an epic kiting holiday, but if you get bored there Cape Town is about half an hour away by car. There is so much to do in and around this area, from hiking Table Mountain, to visiting the penguins at Boulders Beach, visiting the Cape of Good Hope, or just enjoying a delicious steak and some of the local wine at one of the nearby vineyards. You’ll find plenty to do here, so when you spot a down day in the forecast you’ll have unending options at hand, it’ll be more difficult to choose what not to do!
camper parking
- Only by day
car parking
- Nearby
emergency
- A medical center
- Kite repair
How to get to Sunset Beach and how to bring it about while you're there
Fly into Cape Town International Airport (CPT), then rent a car and drive yourself half an hour to Sunset Beach. There’s a few parking spots over the beach, but on a busy day it can be tough to find a parking space so you may have to hunt around. Don’t leave valuables in your car anywhere in South Africa, as theft is a problem here and you don’t want to be dealing with that when you are there for a kitesurfing holiday. A little bit of common sense goes a long way!
accommodation
- near the spot
public transport
- Mellow
rental cars
- Recommended
Notice
Take a taxi or car at night.
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