KiteGlobeKoppies Dam
Koppies Dam is a kiteboarding spot near Johannesburg in South Africa, with flat-water lake conditions and prevailing NE wind, best ridden in January, February, March, November, December.
| Country | South Africa |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Johannesburg |
| Water type | Flat-water lake |
| Launch | Lake |
| Best wind direction | NE |
| Wind type | Frontal |
| Best months | January, February, March, November, December |
| Coordinates | -27.2472, 27.6810 |
About Koppies Dam
Flat water spot. Clean water with fresh water mussels. No tides. Very flat with little chop, even when the wind is blowing.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Koppies Dam?
The best time to kite Koppies Dam is January, February, March, November, December, when the NE wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Koppies Dam offers flat-water lake conditions with NE wind (Frontal wind), launching from lake.
How do I get to Koppies Dam?
Travel on the N1 towards Bloemfontein from Johannesburg. About 40 km's after the second tollgate, take the Koppies offramp. The town is about 20 km's from there. The dam is a further 20 km's away, if you follow the signboards. There are two sides to the dam, so use either depending on wind direction to ensure are not kiting in offshore.
Hazards at Koppies Dam
Shells.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.