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Velddrift River

📍 Cape Town, South Africa · Kiteboarding spot

Velddrift River is a kiteboarding spot near Cape Town in South Africa, with river conditions and prevailing SE, NW wind, best ridden in January, February, March, November, December.

CountrySouth Africa
Nearest townCape Town
Water typeRiver
LaunchRiver
Best wind directionSE, NW
Wind typeTrade
Best monthsJanuary, February, March, November, December
TideHigh tide
Coordinates-32.7894, 18.1463

About Velddrift River

Water: Flat

When is the best time to kitesurf at Velddrift River?

The best time to kite Velddrift River is January, February, March, November, December, when the SE, NW wind is most reliable.

What are the wind and water conditions?

Velddrift River offers river conditions with SE, NW wind (Trade wind), launching from river.

Hazards at Velddrift River

Currents.

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Where can I take kite lessons near Velddrift River?

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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.