Langebaan

Langebaan is a small, charming village beside a huge, crystal-clear blue lagoon that forms part of the West Coast National Park. There are two main kite spots in Langebaan:

1. Main Beach: Located at the entrance of the lagoon, this wide beach features fine white sand and scenic views across the bay. Conditions are ideal for beginners and riders looking to practice freestyle or old-school tricks. At low and medium tide, you’ll find flat water, while high tide brings mostly choppy conditions — though you can still find some smoother areas.
2. Shark Bay: Situated deeper inside the lagoon, Shark Bay offers slightly warmer water and a striking Caribbean-turquoise color. It works best with medium to high tides, creating shallow, perfectly flat water — ideal for beginners and freestyle sessions. The wind can be a bit gusty at times, but generally not enough to impact your session. And despite the name, there are no sharks here!

Both spots work well with southeasterly winds. However, it’s worth noting that good conditions in one location don’t always mean the same for the other — so we recommend checking both before choosing where to ride.

Yzerfontein

This is a great wave spot, although every element has to line up just right for it to work well. When winds from the southwest or northwest are blowing and the swell is solid, the waves forming in this break are some of the best on the entire West Coast. The wind can get a bit gusty at times, especially compared to spots like Langebaan, but once you’re riding one of these waves, you’ll feel that unmistakable mix of exhilaration and pure adrenaline.

Yzerfontein works best in strong southeasterly conditions — typically when small kites are already packed away at Melkbos. The spot adds 1–2 meters more swell than Cape Town, delivering long, clean, slow-breaking waves that are a favorite among wave seekers.

The beach is large, sandy, and spacious for launching and landing. It’s generally free of other beach users, but local knowledge is always recommended before going out.

Water temperatures range between 10–15°C in summer and 13–17°C in winter. A full wetsuit is necessary year-round.

This spot is only suitable for advanced riders due to the wave size and gusty conditions.

Saldanha

Saldanha is located at the northern end of the Langebaan Lagoon, opposite the village. The wind here generally blows with the same strength and direction as at Main Beach, and the water conditions are very similar. It’s a solid spot for freeriders and freestyle sessions. It also serves as the typical endpoint for downwinders starting from Langebaan or Shark Bay.

Velddrif

A bit further north of Saldanha Bay lies Velddrif, a hidden gem offering excellent flatwater conditions. Located at a river mouth, the spot features wide canals that are ideal for freestyle and old-school riders. The setting is peaceful and uncrowded, but the spot is best suited for intermediate and advanced kiters due to current and limited space for error.

Paternoster

It feels like a charming Greek fishing village, nestled in a small bay where local fishermen arrive each morning with boats full of crayfish and mussels. Paternoster is worth visiting for the food alone; the quality of the restaurants is exceptional, and the stunning natural surroundings make it a must-see on the West Coast.

Kitesurfing conditions are ideal here when there’s swell and a southwest wind. You’ll find perfectly clean right and left-hand waves — great for wave riding. When the southeasterly wind blows, the conditions turn offshore, making the spot suitable only for experienced riders. Still, it’s a peaceful location where you’ll likely be sharing the water with just a few other kiters.