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Buffelsbaai

📍 Port Elizabeth, South Africa · Kiteboarding spot

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

CountrySouth Africa
Nearest townPort Elizabeth
Water typeOpen ocean
LaunchOcean
Best wind directionE, SE
Wind typeThermal
Best monthsJanuary, February, March, November, December
Coordinates-34.0859, 22.9741

About Buffelsbaai

Excellent right breaking waves, 1-3m high. Rocks to the south.

When is the best time to kitesurf at Buffelsbaai?

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

What are the wind and water conditions?

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

How do I get to Buffelsbaai?

N2 towards Knysna, then west of it follow signs to Buffelsbaai.

Hazards at Buffelsbaai

Rocks.

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Where can I take kite lessons near Buffelsbaai?

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.