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Spot de Middle Beach

Middle Beach

Middle Beach

South Africa

-33.69 | 26.68

Overview

Middle Beach is a beach situated between the Bushmans River and Kariega River mouths, in the Kenton-on-Sea area on the Sunshine Coast of the Eastern Cape. This sandy beach offers a pleasant setting for kitesurfing with easy access and the relaxed atmosphere typical of Sunshine Coast beach villages.

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Sandy beach facing south that works with south-westerly to westerly winds. Easy launching from the beach. Tide affects the available beach width. Flanked by two river mouths that offer flat water areas at high tide.

Spot opening date

Open all year round

Required level

Intermediate

On the water

Ocean water — temperature 18-22°C in summer, 15-18°C in winter. Beach waves possible. Sandy bottom. Wetsuit recommended.

Parking

Parking at Kenton-on-Sea, beach access from the village. Access from the R72 between Port Elizabeth and Grahamstown.

Wind specificities

The dominant wind is south-westerly, side-onshore on this south-facing coast. Westerly and WSW winds are also favourable. In summer, south-westerly thermals blow regularly in the afternoon, reaching 15-25 knots.

Hazards

Currents near river mouths. Shore break in big swell. Sharks present in these waters. Sun protection essential.

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