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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Definitely use a kite leash as people are walking on the beaches. Good beach for beginners. Do watch out for your car been broken into though. In season it's no problem as there are car guards, so don't leave valuables in your car.
07-12-16 Unknown: 16 december 2007: nice beach close to PE, kind of wild. i just tested this one in winter (july/august)strong winds from 15-40knots and also can be gusty, but almost always sideshore. you also can have choppy or waves, you will find nice people, the locals with also good level (amazing watching them) regards to dave skinner from spain (ignacio)
06-01-09 William Tyson: One of the most awesome an beautiful places to kite. Also good for beginners and there is also a great brukhurt sausage vender that also sells beer :). Do watch out for your car been broken ito though. In season it's no problem as there are car guards, so don't leave valuables in your car.
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