Kitesurfing in South Africa in February
In February the best kitesurfing in South Africa is at Langebaan Lagoon – Shark Bay, Witsand – Breede River mouth & Bloubergstrand.
Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Wind: 11 windy days (15+ knots)
- Water: 16–20°C, 4/3 wetsuit at 16°C; 3/2 wetsuit at 20°C
- Air: 24°C by day, 17°C at night
- Weather: sun (6+ hours) on about 27 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 4; a day can have both
- For beginners: Langebaan Lagoon – Shark Bay & Witsand – Breede River mouth.
When are you planning to go?
1
FebGOOD
Shark Bay
Langebaan Lagoon · South Africa
12 windy days16° water21° air
Beginner-friendly · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ CPT 111 km
2
FebGOOD
Witsand
Breede River mouth · South Africa
12 windy days20° water25° air
Beginner-friendly · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ GRJ 147 km
3
FebPEAK SEASON
Bloubergstrand
South Africa
9 windy days16° water28° air
Intermediate and up · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ CPT 23 km
Averages of the 3 spots on this page. Windy days: days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots between 9:00 and 18:00, averaged over recent years.
Questions
Where to go kitesurfing in South Africa in February?
Langebaan Lagoon – Shark Bay: 12 windy days; Witsand – Breede River mouth: 12 windy days; Bloubergstrand: 9 windy days.
How warm is the water in South Africa in February?
16–20°C: 4/3 wetsuit at 16°C; 3/2 wetsuit at 20°C.
Where can beginners go kitesurfing in February?
Good spots for beginners this month: Langebaan Lagoon – Shark Bay & Witsand – Breede River mouth.
Which airport is closest?
Cape Town International Airport (CPT), 111 km from Langebaan Lagoon – Shark Bay; George Airport (GRJ), 147 km from Witsand – Breede River mouth.
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