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Spot de Kariega Main Beach

Kariega Main Beach

Kariega Main Beach

South Africa

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Overview

Kariega Main Beach is the main beach of Kenton-on-Sea village, located at the Kariega River mouth on the Sunshine Coast of the Eastern Cape. This beautiful sandy beach offers a family-friendly and accessible setting for kitesurfing, with the option of sailing in flat water in the estuary or in ocean conditions on the beach.

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Sandy beach with Kariega River estuary. The estuary offers flat water at high tide. The beach works with SW to W winds. Easy launching from the beach or the river banks.

On the water

Ocean water on the beach — temperature 18-22°C in summer. Brackish and flat water in the estuary. Sandy bottom. Wetsuit recommended.

Required level

Intermediate

Spot opening date

Open all year round

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Parking

Parking in Kenton-on-Sea village near the beach. Access from the R72.

Hazards

Strong current at the Kariega mouth, especially on outgoing tide. Shore break in big swell. Sharks present in these waters. Sun protection essential.

Wind specificities

The dominant wind is south-westerly, side-onshore on this south-facing coast. Westerly and WSW winds are also favourable. Regular south-westerly thermals in summer afternoons. Typical strength of 15-25 knots.

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