KiteGlobeMelkbos Beach
Melkbos Beach is a kiteboarding spot near Cape Town in South Africa, with open ocean conditions and prevailing SW wind, best ridden in January, February, March, December.
| Country | South Africa |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Cape Town |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | SW |
| Wind type | Thermal |
| Best months | January, February, March, December |
| Coordinates | -33.7130, 18.4433 |
About Melkbos Beach
The spot is behind a point break (left and right break). Beware! When the waves look small and nice near where you launch, they can get huge further down. Happens because the bigger waves turn into the bay. Waves can be very good for wave riding.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Melkbos Beach?
The best time to kite Melkbos Beach is January, February, March, December, when the SW wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Melkbos Beach offers open ocean conditions with SW wind (Thermal wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to Melkbos Beach?
Take the R27 from Cape Town. The easiest is to follow the beach road starting at Dolphin Beach Hotel, Table View. Drive past Big Bay, follow the beach road for 10-15km. When you get into Melkbosstrand, turn left at the petrol station. Follow the road to the beach (about 500m). Turn right. Launch below the rocks, on the beach.
Hazards at Melkbos Beach
Reefs.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.