Technical details of Plettenberg Bay Lagoon spot

Spot functioning

The spot works with SE, E and W wind channelled on the lagoon. Flat water at high tide when the lagoon is full. At low tide, the lagoon can drain considerably, making riding difficult. Mid-rising to high tide is the ideal window. Used by kite schools for beginner lessons. Perfect for freestyle and flat water foiling.

On the water

Flat water in the lagoon. Sandy bottom, variable depth from 0.3 to 2 metres depending on tide. Brackish water, warmer than the ocean (19-24°C). Light chop in strong wind. No waves. Shorty wetsuit or lycra in summer, 3/2 in winter. Excellent for learning thanks to the shallow depth.

Required level

Beginner

Spot opening date

Open all year round

Parking

Same parking as Lookout Beach, well maintained. The lagoon is accessible on foot from the main parking. Paid parking in high season. All Lookout Beach facilities nearby (showers, toilets, restaurants). Kite schools present on the lagoon in season.

Hazards

Very few dangers at this flat water spot. Watch for very shallow areas at low tide. Currents possible near the ocean mouth — stay in the upstream part of the lagoon. Do not get carried out to sea by the outgoing tidal current. Kayak and paddleboard traffic possible in high season.

Wind specificities

Southeast wind channels through the Keurbooms River valley and reaches the lagoon. East and ESE wind blows along the lagoon. Typical strength of 15-20 knots in summer. Wind is slightly attenuated compared to the ocean beach (Lookout Beach). W/WNW wind blows in the opposite direction along the lagoon.

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