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Port Alfred is a popular seaside resort on the Sunshine Coast of the Eastern Cape, at the Kowie River mouth. This spot offers several sailing options: the main beach for ocean conditions and the Kowie River estuary for flat water. The town provides all necessary amenities, making Port Alfred an ideal base for exploring the region's spots.
Versatile spot: south-facing ocean beach for SW to W wind, and Kowie River estuary for flat water at high tide. The marina is located in the estuary. Easy launching from beaches or river banks.
Ocean water on the beaches — temperature 18-22°C in summer. Brackish and flat water in the estuary. Sandy bottom. Wetsuit recommended.
Intermediate
Open all year round
Parking available in town and along the beaches. Easy access from the R72 or N2. All services (shops, restaurants, accommodation) available in town.
Strong current at the Kowie River mouth, especially on outgoing tide. Shore break in big swell. Boat traffic in the harbour channel. Sharks present in these waters. Swimmers possible on the beaches.
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. The Kowie River can channel wind in the estuary. Typical strength of 15-25 knots.
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