KiteGlobeMiddle Beach
Middle Beach is a kiteboarding spot near Port Elizabeth in South Africa, with open ocean conditions and prevailing NE wind, best ridden in January, February, March, August, September, October, November, December.
| Country | South Africa |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Port Elizabeth |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | NE |
| Best months | January, February, March, August, September, October, November, December |
| Coordinates | -33.6898, 26.6753 |
About Middle Beach
Choppy but smallish shore break, shallow on the low tide with knee deep sand banks about 40 m out, shallow inside section before the breakers.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Middle Beach?
The best time to kite Middle Beach is January, February, March, August, September, October, November, December, when the NE wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Middle Beach offers open ocean conditions with NE wind, launching from ocean.
How do I get to Middle Beach?
From Port Elizabeth, head up the Sunshine Coast route about 120 km towards Port Alfred. Pull into Kenton on Sea, turn right into the main road and take the 2nd left towards Middle Beach. Parking lot close at hand with toilet facilities.
Hazards at Middle Beach
Reefs.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.