Just north of Simon's Town on the east side of the Cape, this place has small waves and is side-on, starboard tack wave riding. The waves break quite far out and the jumping is great. Unlike the west side of the peninsula, the water here is warm.
Glencairn, South Africa is a Small waves and Medium waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it. Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SE and SSE, S . Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot. The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
How to get there
There is NO specific instructions or particular difficulties to access the spot.
Wind and Weather Conditions
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SE and SSE, S . There is Thermal and Frontal wind at Glencairn, South Africa. Wind usually blows from SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW and NW on the spot. The best moments to come to Glencairn, South Africa are January, February, March, November and December .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot. Glencairn, South Africa is a Small waves and Medium waves spot. The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
Need to know
There is no beach users reported here. When you are on water, be careful of Animals .