The spot works mainly with SE and NW wind. Flat water at high tide. At low tide, sandbanks emerge and reduce rideable space — check tide times. The area around Leisure Island generally remains deep enough. Rideable in summer (SE) and winter (NW). Ideal for beginners and freestyle.

Open all year round

Beginner

Flat water in the lagoon. Light chop in strong wind. Sandy bottom, depth 0.5-4 metres depending on tide and area. Brackish water, warmer than the ocean (18-23°C). Shorty wetsuit or lycra in summer, 3/2 in winter. No waves.

Parking in Knysna along the Leisure Island road. Easy access from Knysna town centre. Free parking on residential streets. Launch from lagoon shores on the town side. All Knysna shops and restaurants in immediate proximity.

Southeast wind is the main wind, channelled through the lagoon. Northwest wind blows in the opposite direction and works well in this part of the lagoon thanks to sufficient fetch. Typical strength of 15-22 knots in summer with SE. The lagoon creates a channelling effect that regularises the wind. Less turbulence than on the ocean coast.

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