Shark Bay

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Sports

  • Kitesurfing
  • Windsurfing
  • Wingfoiling
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Best season

  • November
  • -
  • March
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Level of riding

  • All Levels
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Kitesurfing styles

  • Freeride
  • Freestyle
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Windsurfing styles

  • Freeride
  • Freestyle
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Wingfoiling styles

  • Freeride
  • Freestyle

Shark Bay, located within Langebaan Lagoon near Cape Town, is the perfect destination for you kitesurfers, windsurfers, and wingfoilers! With its shallow, flat water and consistent winds, it’s ideal for freestyle training and technical riding.

The wind speeds usually range from 15 to 30 knots, so you’ll find conditions that work for both beginners and advanced riders eager to sharpen their skills. Plus, the water here is warmer compared to the Atlantic, giving you longer, more comfortable sessions on the waves. Come experience the fun at Shark Bay—you won’t want to miss it!

Information

Water conditions — Flat Lagoon Choppy

Water temperature — 16°C to 19°C

Best tide for riding — Mid tide+

Bodywear — Long wetsuit 3/2 or shorty

Staging Area — Beach

Traffic — Moderate

Schools nearby — None

Dangers zones — Shallow water, gusty winds, and crowded conditions are key considerations. When the tide rises, the small beach available for kite launching is bordered by bushes, requiring extra caution. An important fact about the spots in this area: if one works well, the others may not, so it's always essential to check each spot individually

Access to the spot — Parking options – accessible by taxi, bike, or on foot

Average wind speed — 15-25 knots

Wind type — Medium and gusty

Wind working direction — SE

Riding directions — Side-onshore

Stats

Number Windy Days per Month

  • Light wind (11+ knots)
  • Moderate wind (17+ knots)
  • Strong wind (22+ knots)
  • Very strong (28+ knots)

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