KiteGlobeGrootdraai Dam / NW Spot
Grootdraai Dam / NW Spot is a kiteboarding spot near Johannesburg in South Africa, with flat-water lake conditions and prevailing NE, NW wind.
| Country | South Africa |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Johannesburg |
| Water type | Flat-water lake |
| Launch | Lake |
| Best wind direction | NE, NW |
| Wind type | Frontal |
| Coordinates | -26.9364, 29.3189 |
About Grootdraai Dam / NW Spot
The water is flat but can produce decent size waves if the wind is strong. Flatter than the Vaal dam though.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Grootdraai Dam / NW Spot offers flat-water lake conditions with NE, NW wind (Frontal wind), launching from lake.
How do I get to Grootdraai Dam / NW Spot?
Take the N3 to Durban. Take the Balfour Offramp and then turn left and head for 95 km until you reach Standerton. You will go under a bridge and then turn right at the 3rd robot. Pass a wimpy on the right and go through a couple of robots until you get to a t-junction. Turn left and then turn left onto the dirt road just before you go under the bridge. Follow the dirt road for about 10 km and you will see a red gate on the left hand side with some signs for a fishing club. Gate may be locked so you may have to be with a member. Go left and then follow the road until you get to the 3rd bay where the kiters are. It's a rough road so take it easy.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.