KiteGlobePonta Malongane
Ponta Malongane is a kiteboarding spot near Maputo, Richards Bay in Mozambique, with open ocean conditions and prevailing NE, SE wind, best ridden in August, September, October, November, December.
| Country | Mozambique |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Maputo, Richards Bay |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | NE, SE |
| Wind type | Trade |
| Best months | August, September, October, November, December |
| Coordinates | -26.7960, 32.8920 |
About Ponta Malongane
Real good waves in the outside and choppy water in the inside with the low tide. At some places you can't see the rocks below you, which can be rather dangerous for obvious reasons, but also because the sea urchins on this coastline are deadly. Never go walking on the rocks without your shoes.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Ponta Malongane?
The best time to kite Ponta Malongane is August, September, October, November, December, when the NE, SE wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Ponta Malongane offers open ocean conditions with NE, SE wind (Trade wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to Ponta Malongane?
From Johannesburg in South Africa, you should go east towards the N2 highway. Your landmark towns are Ermelo, Pongola and Kosi Bay. But if you travel from Durban (in SA) then just follow the N2 north - it ends by the SA border to Mozambique. North of Ponto de Oura.
Hazards at Ponta Malongane
Animals, Reefs, Rocks.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.