KiteGlobeShark Bay
Shark Bay is a kiteboarding spot near Cape Town in South Africa, with shallow lagoon conditions and prevailing SE, S, SW, NW wind, best ridden in January, February, March, November, December.
| Country | South Africa |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Cape Town |
| Water type | Shallow lagoon |
| Launch | Lagoon |
| Best wind direction | SE, S, SW, NW |
| Wind type | Thermal, Frontal |
| Best months | January, February, March, November, December |
| Tide | Coming tide |
| Coordinates | -33.1135, 18.0452 |
About Shark Bay
Water best with the tide rising just before high tide. The water becomes flat and is about waist deep at full high tide. No waves, completely flat water. Some current movement around the tide change creates a little chop through the channel. Shark Bay is an ideal place to learn.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Shark Bay?
The best time to kite Shark Bay is January, February, March, November, December, when the SE, S, SW, NW wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Shark Bay offers shallow lagoon conditions with SE, S, SW, NW wind (Thermal, Frontal wind), launching from lagoon.
How do I get to Shark Bay?
Arrive in CPT International and grab a car from one of the many car hire companies available. Jump in the car and head for the R27 West Coast Road, which is 2 exits out of the N1 North from the CBD. The exit after Woodstock. Head through and past all of the buildings and stop lights until you get to a straight road with the sea on your left. After about 50 mins you will pass the West Coast 1 Stop (Garage) and you turn left to Langebaan. 10km along there you arrive in the town.
Hazards at Shark Bay
Currents.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.