KiteGlobeSwartvlei
📍 Cape Town, Port Elizabeth, South Africa · Kiteboarding spot
Swartvlei is a kiteboarding spot near Cape Town, Port Elizabeth in South Africa, with open ocean conditions and prevailing SE wind, best ridden in January, February, March, November, December.
| Country | South Africa |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Cape Town, Port Elizabeth |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | SE |
| Wind type | Thermal |
| Best months | January, February, March, November, December |
| Coordinates | -34.0272, 22.7747 |
About Swartvlei
Water: Small wave, Medium wave
When is the best time to kitesurf at Swartvlei?
The best time to kite Swartvlei is January, February, March, November, December, when the SE wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Swartvlei offers open ocean conditions with SE wind (Thermal wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to Swartvlei?
Swartvlei Beach is situated 5km from Sedgefield off the N2.
Hazards at Swartvlei
Currents.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.