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Kings Beach

📍 Port Elizabeth, South Africa · Kiteboarding spot

Kings Beach is a kiteboarding spot near Port Elizabeth in South Africa, with open ocean conditions and prevailing E, SE wind, best ridden in January, February, March, December.

CountrySouth Africa
Nearest townPort Elizabeth
Water typeOpen ocean
LaunchOcean
Best wind directionE, SE
Wind typeThermal
Best monthsJanuary, February, March, December
Coordinates-33.9710, 25.6461

About Kings Beach

A long stretch of beach. Plenty of sand, generally free of hazards. Normally a good surfing spot 'Fence' close to the harbour wall (breaks left). Random swimmers in the middle section otherwise uncrowded.

When is the best time to kitesurf at Kings Beach?

The best time to kite Kings Beach is January, February, March, December, when the E, SE wind is most reliable.

What are the wind and water conditions?

Kings Beach offers open ocean conditions with E, SE wind (Thermal wind), launching from ocean.

How do I get to Kings Beach?

Landing at PE airport, you will probably fly over the beach. It's right next to the harbour, but access it from the main beach road.

Hazards at Kings Beach

Mole.

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Where can I take kite lessons near Kings Beach?

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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.