KiteGlobeRiet River
📍 East London, South Africa · Kiteboarding spot
Riet River is a kiteboarding spot near East London in South Africa, with open ocean conditions and prevailing SW wind.
| Country | South Africa |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | East London |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | SW |
| Tide | Low tide, Coming tide, Falling tide |
| Coordinates | -33.5630, 27.0128 |
About Riet River
Water: Medium wave
What are the wind and water conditions?
Riet River offers open ocean conditions with SW wind, launching from ocean.
How do I get to Riet River?
Village run by home owners. Visitors must leave the car and walk 300m to the beach.
Hazards at Riet River
Currents, Rocks.
View Riet River on the interactive map →Where can I take kite lessons near Riet River?
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.