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Albatross

📍 Port Elizabeth, South Africa · Kiteboarding spot

Albatross is a kiteboarding spot near Port Elizabeth in South Africa, with open ocean conditions and prevailing SE wind, best ridden in January, February, March, December.

CountrySouth Africa
Nearest townPort Elizabeth
Water typeOpen ocean
LaunchOcean
Best wind directionSE
Wind typeThermal
Best monthsJanuary, February, March, December
Coordinates-34.0168, 24.9281

About Albatross

Water: Medium wave

When is the best time to kitesurf at Albatross?

The best time to kite Albatross is January, February, March, December, when the SE wind is most reliable.

What are the wind and water conditions?

Albatross offers open ocean conditions with SE wind (Thermal wind), launching from ocean.

Hazards at Albatross

Reefs.

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Where can I take kite lessons near Albatross?

14 kite schools operate in South Africa. See kite schools in South Africa →

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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.