KiteGlobeCape Vidal
📍 Richard\'s Bay, South Africa · Kiteboarding spot
Cape Vidal is a kiteboarding spot near Richard\'s Bay in South Africa, with open ocean conditions and prevailing NE wind, best ridden in January, February, September, October, November, December.
| Country | South Africa |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Richard\'s Bay |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | NE |
| Wind type | Frontal, Trade |
| Best months | January, February, September, October, November, December |
| Coordinates | -28.1269, 32.5595 |
About Cape Vidal
On low tide the reef is dry, creating flat water behind it.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Cape Vidal?
The best time to kite Cape Vidal is January, February, September, October, November, December, when the NE wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Cape Vidal offers open ocean conditions with NE wind (Frontal, Trade wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to Cape Vidal?
About 35 km north of St. Lucia in a park.
Hazards at Cape Vidal
Animals, Reefs.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.