KiteGlobeSterkfontein Dam
Sterkfontein Dam is a kiteboarding spot near Johannesburg in South Africa, with flat-water lake conditions and prevailing NW wind, best ridden in June, July, August, September.
| Country | South Africa |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Johannesburg |
| Water type | Flat-water lake |
| Launch | Lake |
| Best wind direction | NW |
| Wind type | Frontal |
| Best months | June, July, August, September |
| Coordinates | -28.4331, 29.0241 |
About Sterkfontein Dam
Water outside the bay can be pretty choppy with swells reaching 0.5-1m, but in the bay it is like glass. On the converse, the wind is gustier in the bay.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Sterkfontein Dam?
The best time to kite Sterkfontein Dam is June, July, August, September, when the NW wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Sterkfontein Dam offers flat-water lake conditions with NW wind (Frontal wind), launching from lake.
How do I get to Sterkfontein Dam?
From Johannesburg, take the N3 towards Durban, and travel for approximately 270 km's until you reach Harrismith. After you start driving through Harrismith, look for the sign that says R74. Take the offramp, and at the bottom of the offramp, take a right. Follow the road under the bridge and approximately 200m later you will reach a T-junction. Take a right. Follow the road for approximately 5km's (across a 4 way stop) until you see a sign on the left that reads `Durban Alternative Route`, take a left here. When you have been travelling for 8km's you will see another sign on the left which reads `Durban Alternative Route`, take a left again. After another 8 km's you will see the entrance on your left hand side. Pay R25 at the gate.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.