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.
| Country | South Africa |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Port Elizabeth |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | E, SE |
| Wind type | Thermal |
| Best months | January, 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.
View Buffelsbaai on the interactive map →Where can I take kite lessons near Buffelsbaai?
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Other kite spots near Buffelsbaai
- Fish Boma
- Goukamma Mouth
- Brenton-on-Sea
- Knysna Lagoon / Brenton on Lake
- Knysna Lagoon / Leisure Island
- Cola Beach
Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.