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Sardinia Bay is a kiteboarding spot near Port Elizabeth in South Africa, with open ocean conditions and prevailing SE, SW, W wind, best ridden in January, October, November, December.
| Country | South Africa |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Port Elizabeth |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | SE, SW, W |
| Wind type | Thermal |
| Best months | January, October, November, December |
| Tide | Low tide |
| Coordinates | -34.0344, 25.4964 |
About Sardinia Bay
The spot works best on a low tide in the summer. The spot is divided into 2 with a sand bar on the left. So you get slightly choppy water on the right and cross off winds on the other side. Making for great wave riding and smooth water. Waves vary from 2-4 ft but it is too wild any bigger than that. Strong rip tides.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Sardinia Bay?
The best time to kite Sardinia Bay is January, October, November, December, when the SE, SW, W wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Sardinia Bay offers open ocean conditions with SE, SW, W wind (Thermal wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to Sardinia Bay?
Exit the airport by turning left into 4th avenue and again turn left at the traffic lights into Hugh Road and continue on straight. The name of the road changes to Buffels Fontein but continue straight through till you can see the ocean. On your left will be some plastic green houses, turn left again when you meet the T-junction turn right into Sardinia Bay road. Continue till you see a parking lot and a large dune. Own transport advisable, no public transport. Drive along Marine Drive towards the beacon, and when the road ends, follow signs to Schoenmakerskop. From there you will see directions to Sardinia Bay. Also accessible by coming from Walmer Heights - take signs to Sardinia Bay directly.
Hazards at Sardinia Bay
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.