KiteGlobeKariega Main Beach
Kariega Main Beach is a kiteboarding spot near Port Elizabeth in South Africa, with open ocean conditions and prevailing NE wind, best ridden in January, February, March, August, September, October, November, December.
| Country | South Africa |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Port Elizabeth |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean, River Mouth |
| Best wind direction | NE |
| Best months | January, February, March, August, September, October, November, December |
| Tide | High tide |
| Coordinates | -33.6830, 26.6823 |
About Kariega Main Beach
Located at the river mouth. Nice waves. Shallow areas fill with water for flat water at lower tide. Then behind the sand bars nice waves.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Kariega Main Beach?
The best time to kite Kariega Main Beach is January, February, March, August, September, October, November, December, when the NE wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Kariega Main Beach offers open ocean conditions with NE wind, launching from ocean, river mouth.
How do I get to Kariega Main Beach?
From Port Elizabeth, head up the Sunshine Coast route about 120 km towards Port Alfred. Pull into Kenton on Sea, turn onto Kariega and drive down to the beach. Parking lot right at the beach.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.