KiteGlobeBrandvlei Dam
Brandvlei Dam is a kiteboarding spot near Cape Town in South Africa, with flat-water lake conditions and prevailing SW, W, NW wind, best ridden year-round.
| Country | South Africa |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Cape Town |
| Water type | Flat-water lake |
| Launch | Lake |
| Best wind direction | SW, W, NW |
| Wind type | Thermal |
| Best months | year-round |
| Coordinates | -33.7712, 19.4285 |
About Brandvlei Dam
Flat water, quite choppy in strong winds.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Brandvlei Dam?
The best time to kite Brandvlei Dam is year-round, when the SW, W, NW wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Brandvlei Dam offers flat-water lake conditions with SW, W, NW wind (Thermal wind), launching from lake.
How do I get to Brandvlei Dam?
Take the N1 from Cape Town towards Worcester. Go through the tunnel, and about 30 km before Worcester there is a turn to the right that says Rawsonville. Take that turn, and as soon as you hit the town ask the locals where the Brandvlei dam is. It is about 5 km outside the town.
Hazards at Brandvlei Dam
Rocks, Stones.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.