KiteGlobeHartenbos
📍 Cape Town, Port Elizabeth, South Africa · Kiteboarding spot
Hartenbos is a kiteboarding spot near Cape Town, Port Elizabeth in South Africa, with open ocean conditions and prevailing SE, SW wind, best ridden in January, February, October, November, December.
| Country | South Africa |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Cape Town, Port Elizabeth |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean, Lagoon |
| Best wind direction | SE, SW |
| Wind type | Thermal |
| Best months | January, February, October, November, December |
| Coordinates | -34.1220, 22.1211 |
About Hartenbos
Small wave. Flat water on the lagoon to the north.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Hartenbos?
The best time to kite Hartenbos is January, February, October, November, December, when the SE, SW wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Hartenbos offers open ocean conditions with SE, SW wind (Thermal wind), launching from ocean, lagoon.
How do I get to Hartenbos?
North of Mossel Bay.
Hazards at Hartenbos
Rocks.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.