KiteGlobeSt Francis River Mouth
St Francis River Mouth is a kiteboarding spot near Port Elizabeth in South Africa, with open ocean conditions and prevailing E wind, best ridden in January, February, March, April, October, November, December.
| Country | South Africa |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Port Elizabeth |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean, River Mouth |
| Best wind direction | E |
| Wind type | Thermal |
| Best months | January, February, March, April, October, November, December |
| Tide | High tide |
| Coordinates | -34.1437, 24.8413 |
About St Francis River Mouth
Best a high tide, but rideable on a low, the water is flat with some choppier sections at the river mouth, you can ride out the mouth and do some wave riding, there are some sections where you get butter smooth patches as well. The waves are generally small to medium close outs with not much real shape but make good ramps. Waves are good in the area in the off season but not during the kiting season (summer).
When is the best time to kitesurf at St Francis River Mouth?
The best time to kite St Francis River Mouth is January, February, March, April, October, November, December, when the E wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
St Francis River Mouth offers open ocean conditions with E wind (Thermal wind), launching from ocean, river mouth.
How do I get to St Francis River Mouth?
Fly to Cape Town/Johannesburg international, fly/drive to Port Elizabeth, drive to Humansdorp, thru it and 5 minutes to St Francis Bay, go to the river and you are there (rent a car).
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.