KiteGlobeCape Point
Cape Point is a kiteboarding spot near Cape Town in South Africa, with open ocean conditions and prevailing SE, S wind, best ridden in January, February, March, December.
| Country | South Africa |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Cape Town |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | SE, S |
| Wind type | Thermal |
| Best months | January, February, March, December |
| Coordinates | -34.3541, 18.4725 |
About Cape Point
Excellent waves, can be up to 6m. Clean waves coming in as sets.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Cape Point?
The best time to kite Cape Point is January, February, March, December, when the SE, S wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Cape Point offers open ocean conditions with SE, S wind (Thermal wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to Cape Point?
From Cape Town drive south towards Simon's Town and keep driving south following signs to Cape Hope. You need to turn right, about 0.2 miles before a round about to get to Cape Point. Follow that road almost to its end and you will pass by the launch, just where the waves are the nicest.
Hazards at Cape Point
Rocks.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.