Macassar
📍 Cape Town, South Africa · Kiteboarding spot
Macassar is a kiteboarding spot near Cape Town in South Africa, with open ocean conditions and prevailing SE wind, best ridden in January, February, March, November, December.
| Country | South Africa |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Cape Town |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | SE |
| Wind type | Thermal, Frontal |
| Best months | January, February, March, November, December |
| Coordinates | -34.0772, 18.7472 |
About Macassar
Water: Small wave, Medium wave
When is the best time to kitesurf at Macassar?
The best time to kite Macassar is January, February, March, November, December, when the SE wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Macassar offers open ocean conditions with SE wind (Thermal, Frontal wind), launching from ocean.
Hazards at Macassar
Animals.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.