Cannon Rocks

📍 Port Elizabeth, South Africa · Kiteboarding spot

Cannon Rocks is a kiteboarding spot near Port Elizabeth in South Africa, with open ocean conditions and prevailing NE, E, SW wind, best ridden in August, September, October, November, December.

Country	South Africa
Nearest town	Port Elizabeth
Water type	Open ocean
Launch	Ocean
Best wind direction	NE, E, SW
Wind type	Trade
Best months	August, September, October, November, December
Tide	Coming tide, Falling tide
Coordinates	-33.7452, 26.5594

About Cannon Rocks

Nice waves breaking on a reef. Westerly winds offer smoother water, with Easterlies it gets choppier.

When is the best time to kitesurf at Cannon Rocks?

The best time to kite Cannon Rocks is August, September, October, November, December, when the NE, E, SW wind is most reliable.

What are the wind and water conditions?

Cannon Rocks offers open ocean conditions with NE, E, SW wind (Trade wind), launching from ocean.

How do I get to Cannon Rocks?

Take R72 and west of Kenton-on-Sea follow signs to Boknes, then to Cannon Rocks. Drive to the ocean and park.

Hazards at Cannon Rocks

Reefs.

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Where can I take kite lessons near Cannon Rocks?

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.