Langebaan Lagoon – Shark Bay in January
January is one of the best months for kitesurfing at Langebaan Lagoon – Shark Bay.
Plan your trip to Langebaan Lagoon – Shark BayEvery month at a glance, daily wind and waves from years of weather statistics, photos, videos and local tips.Updated October 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Wind: 16 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 13 knots
- Water: 15°C, 5/4 wetsuit and boots
- Air: 21°C by day, 17°C at night
- Weather: 31 sunny days, 2 rainy days
Langebaan Lagoon – Shark BayWestern Cape, South AfricaBeginner-friendly · 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ CPT 111 kmWindy days: days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots between 9:00 and 18:00, averaged over recent years. Figures from 5 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).
Best time to go →Other spots for kitesurfing in January
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Walvis Bay – LagoonNamibia · 1178 km away · water 17°C10 windy days2
Witsand – Breede River mouthSouth Africa · 298 km away · water 21°C16 windy days3
BloubergstrandSouth Africa · 88 km away · water 15°C11 windy daysWithin 1,500 km, ranked by windy days and, a little, warm water.
Where to go kitesurfing in January →Schools and camps near Langebaan Lagoon – Shark Bay
- Kite Basecamp 0.7 km
Camps and schools are from OpenStreetMap; check with them directly before you book.
Questions
Is January a good time for kitesurfing at Langebaan Lagoon – Shark Bay?
January is one of the best months for kitesurfing at Langebaan Lagoon – Shark Bay. 16 windy days, water 15°C (5/4 wetsuit and boots), air 21°C.
How warm is the water at Langebaan Lagoon – Shark Bay in January?
About 15°C: 5/4 wetsuit and boots.
How windy is Langebaan Lagoon – Shark Bay in January?
About 16 days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots in the daytime; average wind 13 knots.
What is the weather like at Langebaan Lagoon – Shark Bay in January?
Around 21°C by day and 17°C at night, with about 31 sunny and 2 rainy days.
Where else can I go kitesurfing in January?
Within 1,500 km: Walvis Bay – Lagoon (10 windy days), Witsand – Breede River mouth (16 windy days) & Bloubergstrand (11 windy days).