Haakgat
📍 Cape Town, South Africa · Kiteboarding spot
Haakgat is a kiteboarding spot near Cape Town in South Africa, with open ocean conditions and prevailing SE, NW 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, NW |
| Wind type | Trade |
| Best months | January, February, March, December |
| Coordinates | -33.7470, 18.4408 |
About Haakgat
Waves up to 3m, breaking left and right.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Haakgat?
The best time to kite Haakgat is January, February, March, December, when the SE, NW wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Haakgat offers open ocean conditions with SE, NW wind (Trade wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to Haakgat?
Take M14 north. At signs to Atlantic Beach, turn left and park.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.