KiteGlobeBluewater Bay
Bluewater Bay is a kiteboarding spot near Port Elizabeth in South Africa, with open ocean conditions and prevailing NE, SW wind, best ridden in January, February, March, November, December.
| Country | South Africa |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Port Elizabeth |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean, Lagoon, River Mouth |
| Best wind direction | NE, SW |
| Wind type | Thermal |
| Best months | January, February, March, November, December |
| Tide | High tide |
| Coordinates | -33.8636, 25.6334 |
About Bluewater Bay
You can stay in the mouth of the river and in the lagoon for nice flat water or you can take the waves on an big swell in the back for high air jumps, waves not too big, not too much white water, but you see sharks every once in a while, luckily they are not bothered.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Bluewater Bay?
The best time to kite Bluewater Bay is January, February, March, November, December, when the NE, SW wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Bluewater Bay offers open ocean conditions with NE, SW wind (Thermal wind), launching from ocean, lagoon, river mouth.
How do I get to Bluewater Bay?
Fly to Port Elizabeth Airport. Only 15min drive north on N2, take exit Bluewater bay. Cheap car rental possible.
Hazards at Bluewater Bay
Animals, None.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.