Sardinia Bay, South Africa is a Small waves, Medium waves and Big waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
SE, SW and WSW, W
.
Recommended
tide for kitesurfing is
Low Tide
.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about.
Please refer to the
Riding Conditions section
below.
Sardinia Bay, South Africa is a Small waves, Medium waves and Big waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
SE, SW and WSW, W
.
Recommended
tide for kitesurfing is
Low Tide
.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about.
Please refer to the
Riding Conditions section
below.
How to get there
Exit the airport by turning left into 4th avenue and again turn left at the traffic lights into Hugh Road and continue on straight. The name of the road changes to Buffels Fontein but continue straight through till you can see the ocean. On your left will be some plastic green houses, turn left again when you meet the T-junction turn right into Sardinia Bay road. Continue till you see a parking lot and a large dune. Own transport advisable, no public transport. Drive along Marine Drive towards the beacon, and when the road ends, follow signs to Schoenmakerskop. From there you will see directions to Sardinia Bay. Also accessible by coming from Walmer Heights - take signs to Sardinia Bay directly.
Exit the airport by turning left into 4th avenue and again turn left at the traffic lights into Hugh Road and continue on straight. The name of the road changes to Buffels Fontein but continue straight through till you can see the ocean. On your left will be some plastic green houses, turn left again when you meet the T-junction turn right into Sardinia Bay road. Continue till you see a parking lot and a large dune. Own transport advisable, no public transport. Drive along Marine Drive towards the beacon, and when the road ends, follow signs to Schoenmakerskop. From there you will see directions to Sardinia Bay. Also accessible by coming from Walmer Heights - take signs to Sardinia Bay directly.
The air temp in mostly between 20-25°C and the water will be around 20°C. Best to wear a shorty for comforts sake and to reduce chances of sunburn. Air: summer 20-35°C, winter 15-25°C. Water: summer 18-23°C, winter 10-16°C.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
SE, SW and WSW, W
.
There is
Thermal wind
at Sardinia Bay, South Africa.
Blows at least 3-5 times a week and usually between 12-20 knots, with the occasional really strong day. Best wind direction is Southwest and West but it can be surfed on a Southeasterly as well. Best wind is between October to January. It is possible to surf in off-season but the winds will be more frontal and often few and far between.
Wind
usually
blows
from E, ESE, SE, SW and WSW, W
on the spot.
The
best moments to come
to Sardinia Bay, South Africa are
January, October, November and December
.
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
The air temp in mostly between 20-25°C and the water will be around 20°C. Best to wear a shorty for comforts sake and to reduce chances of sunburn. Air: summer 20-35°C, winter 15-25°C. Water: summer 18-23°C, winter 10-16°C.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
SE, SW and WSW, W
.
There is
Thermal wind
at Sardinia Bay, South Africa.
Blows at least 3-5 times a week and usually between 12-20 knots, with the occasional really strong day. Best wind direction is Southwest and West but it can be surfed on a Southeasterly as well. Best wind is between October to January. It is possible to surf in off-season but the winds will be more frontal and often few and far between.
Wind
usually
blows
from E, ESE, SE, SW and WSW, W
on the spot.
The
best moments to come
to Sardinia Bay, South Africa are
January, October, November and December
.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Recommended
tide for kitesurfing is
Low Tide
.
Sardinia Bay, South Africa is a
Small waves, Medium waves and Big waves spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Big size.
The large, sandy beach is perfect for launching and landing and have good clean sand on them. Just have to climb a dune to get to the spot but the parking lot is right on the other side.
The spot works best on a low tide in the summer. The spot is divided into 2 with a sand bar on the left. So you get slightly choppy water on the right and cross off winds on the other side. Making for great wave riding and smooth water. Waves vary from 2-4 ft but it is too wild any bigger than that. Strong rip tides.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Recommended
tide for kitesurfing is
Low Tide
.
Sardinia Bay, South Africa is a
Small waves, Medium waves and Big waves spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Big size.
The large, sandy beach is perfect for launching and landing and have good clean sand on them. Just have to climb a dune to get to the spot but the parking lot is right on the other side.
The spot works best on a low tide in the summer. The spot is divided into 2 with a sand bar on the left. So you get slightly choppy water on the right and cross off winds on the other side. Making for great wave riding and smooth water. Waves vary from 2-4 ft but it is too wild any bigger than that. Strong rip tides.
Need to know
There is
no beach users
reported here.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Currents
.
Beach risk reported:
None
.
Please respect
local rules
when you are on the spot.
Talk to a local before you go on water.
Need to know
Need to know
There is
no beach users
reported here.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Currents
.
Beach risk reported:
None
.
Please respect
local rules
when you are on the spot.
Talk to a local before you go on water.
A
parking
is available at Sardinia Bay, South Africa.
The spot has
Showers
and
Toilets
facilities.
Definitely use a kite leash as people are walking on the beaches. Good beach for beginners. Watch out for petty crime in the top car park! Cars get broken into daily (especially during the week) for items like mobile phones - even if these are hidden in the boot. Park at the bottom car park (more crowded) and walk up the beach instead.
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Wind and Temperature over the past years
Wind and Temperature over the past years
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