KiteGlobePlettenberg Bay Lagoon
📍 Port Elizabeth, South Africa · Kiteboarding spot
Plettenberg Bay Lagoon is a kiteboarding spot near Port Elizabeth in South Africa, with shallow lagoon conditions and prevailing E, SE wind, best ridden in January, February, March, November, December.
| Country | South Africa |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Port Elizabeth |
| Water type | Shallow lagoon |
| Launch | Lagoon |
| Best wind direction | E, SE |
| Wind type | Thermal |
| Best months | January, February, March, November, December |
| Coordinates | -34.0457, 23.3783 |
About Plettenberg Bay Lagoon
Flat to choppy water. Look out for boats. Sweet waves on the river mouth.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Plettenberg Bay Lagoon?
The best time to kite Plettenberg Bay Lagoon is January, February, March, November, December, when the E, SE wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Plettenberg Bay Lagoon offers shallow lagoon conditions with E, SE wind (Thermal wind), launching from lagoon.
How do I get to Plettenberg Bay Lagoon?
In the north of Plettenberg Bay.
Hazards at Plettenberg Bay Lagoon
Ships.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.