CAPE TOWN WINDSURFING HOLIDAYS

Cape Town as a windsurfing holiday destination ticks all the boxes. The wind conditions in and around Cape Town are very reliable with wind speeds usually between 20-30 knots with the strongest wind coming between 2 and 6 in the evenings. South Africa's best wind is present during the summer period from November through to March (or even April). The coastline in and around Cape Town is home to many beaches that do not only boast fantastic windsurfing conditions, but simply breathtaking natural beauty too.

But Cape Town has much more to offer than just windsurfing. Whether you are looking to unwind, explore or be entertained in your time away from the surf, Cape Town and what lies beyond has plenty of alternative activities for those rare non-windy days and for the non-surfing partners and family.

Cape Town is an ideal location for good intermediate to advanced windsurfers given the strong wind and wave conditions. There is a lagoon set off the beach for beginners but the main beach windsurf locations have waves.

Big Bay - The main loction to windsurf in Cape Town is around Big Bay where you will find amazing ridable waves with super flat blasting sections between the sets. Here we have some great accommodation options adn this is also where all the windsurf centres are based.

River Mouth or Lagoon Beach - Lagoon Beach is the nearest spot to Cape Town located only a short 10 minute drive from the city centre. The beach here is of a good size with a nice shallow area for the first 50 metres. The rising tide at Lagoon Beach tends to be smaller than at some of the more northerly destinations which makes it suitable more suitable for intermediates as well as those wanting to try some easy wave sailing.

Sunset Beach - Sunset Beach is a beautiful beach and one of the main windsurf locations for locals. The waves here can get pretty big and not that easy to ride as they tend to close out more, depending on the wind direction. There are no general facilities for the non-windsurfer here unless you are staying at our Sunset Beach hotels which is right on the spot.

Dolphin Beach - Dolphin Beach is another popular windsurf area with a very large open beach area that also has a very large open beach area.

If you are looking for a great flat water blasting location then we woudl suggest viewing our Langebaan Windsurf Holiday page.

There is a huge amount to see and do in the Western Cape. Planet Windsurf are South African specialists and we have a huge amount of experience and expertise in this area. We would highly recommend speaking with us about combining a windsurf holiday with some of what this fascinating country has to offer.

Wine Country

The famous Cape vineyards of Western Cape begin only a thirty minute drive from Cape Town. Western Cape is the largest wine-making region in South Africa with picturesque vineyards stretching for miles against an impressive mountainous backdrop. The South African rand's relative weakness to the pound means that wine-tasting sessions are inexpensive and luxury wines and dining can be acquired at favourably low prices.

Floral Region

South Africa has the third highest level of biodiversity in the world - a title that the the Cape Floral Region helped to secure. The area contains more plant species than the entire British Isles. A visit to Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden, located at the foot of Table Mountain, is one way to access the wonders of the Floral Region. Visit Bontebok Ridge Reserve - a trip to South Africa would be far from complete without a visit to a game reserve.

Bontebok Ridge Reserve

This reserve is easily accessible from Cape Town, located just an hours drive from the city, and offers the chance for you to see some of South Africa's wildlife in their natural habitat. Expect to see magnificent bontebok, eland and quagga amongst others in this authentic African experience.

Garden Route Road Trip

Spanning 950 km, the entire Garden Route is perhaps a little too far for an addition to a kitesurfing holiday. However, the first leg of the trip has some lovely views that are well worth checking out.