KiteGlobeSouthern Cross
📍 Cape Town, Port Elizabeth, South Africa · Kiteboarding spot
Southern Cross is a kiteboarding spot near Cape Town, Port Elizabeth in South Africa, with open ocean conditions and prevailing SE, S, SW wind, best ridden in January, February, October, November, December.
| Country | South Africa |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Cape Town, Port Elizabeth |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean, River Mouth |
| Best wind direction | SE, S, SW |
| Wind type | Thermal |
| Best months | January, February, October, November, December |
| Coordinates | -34.0561, 22.2375 |
About Southern Cross
The beach gets small on high tide.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Southern Cross?
The best time to kite Southern Cross is January, February, October, November, December, when the SE, S, SW wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Southern Cross offers open ocean conditions with SE, S, SW wind (Thermal wind), launching from ocean, river mouth.
How do I get to Southern Cross?
Exit N2 to Southern Cross. Drive to its east end and park next to the river mouth.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.