Knysna Lagoon / Leisure Island

📍 Port Elizabeth, South Africa · Kiteboarding spot

Knysna Lagoon / Leisure Island is a kiteboarding spot near Port Elizabeth in South Africa, with shallow lagoon conditions and prevailing SE, NW wind, best ridden in January, February, March, April, December.

Country	South Africa
Nearest town	Port Elizabeth
Water type	Shallow lagoon
Launch	Lagoon
Best wind direction	SE, NW
Best months	January, February, March, April, December
Tide	High tide
Coordinates	-34.0661, 23.0550

About Knysna Lagoon / Leisure Island

Flat water. Shallow area.

When is the best time to kitesurf at Knysna Lagoon / Leisure Island?

The best time to kite Knysna Lagoon / Leisure Island is January, February, March, April, December, when the SE, NW wind is most reliable.

What are the wind and water conditions?

Knysna Lagoon / Leisure Island offers shallow lagoon conditions with SE, NW wind, launching from lagoon.

How do I get to Knysna Lagoon / Leisure Island?

East of Knysna exit N2 and follow signs onto Leisure Island. Keep driving westwards until you find the beach.

Hazards at Knysna Lagoon / Leisure Island

Ships.

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Where can I take kite lessons near Knysna Lagoon / Leisure Island?

14 kite schools operate in South Africa. See kite schools in South Africa →

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Fish Boma · 9 km · Cape Town, Port Elizabeth
Goukamma Mouth · 9 km · Port Elizabeth
Cola Beach · 22 km · Cape Town, Port Elizabeth

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