KiteGlobeDolphin Beach
Dolphin Beach 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 | -33.8296, 18.4799 |
About Dolphin Beach
One of the great wave spots. Waves can are between 1-4m faces normally, but can get huge at times. Beyond the breaker zone, there is a fairly easy going swell. Shore break varies, but usually isn't gruesome. Bigger waves in the winter. Water ranges from being really flat, to really choppy.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Dolphin Beach?
The best time to kite Dolphin Beach is January, February, March, December, when the SE, S wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Dolphin Beach offers open ocean conditions with SE, S wind (Thermal wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to Dolphin Beach?
Follow the R27 (North) out of Cape Town. Turn left at the Dolphin Beach Hotel at the entrance to Table View.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.