South Africa first timer

[BernieTomic1]

Tried driving north 1h30 before sunset, but the dirt road along the coast seemed closed, so we had to drive around the whole area, about 50km, and it was too late by that time.

[Matt_TYRCZ]

great read guys !!!! plenty of info !!!
im first timer also.
Plan is January 2020 , watch KOTA and kite as much as possible .
Is it as busy as everybody say that time ?
Sounds like Kite beach is place to be

[Hpr]

Yes, it is extremely crowded, and getting worse every year. So much so that, from about mid Dec until after KOTA, I try to avoid the stretch from Dolphin Beach past Kite Beach up to Doodles, which is prime area for big air boosting. The mix of herds of downwinding directional riders (who typically think they always have right of way since they are lawnmoving near any particular wave) going perpendicular past masses of twintip riders that vary from inexperienced novices getting destroyed by the conditions, intermediates learning to jump and experienced guys jumping over and through the mess is just plain dangerous. Throw in a mix of testosterone, ego, adrenalin, lack of common sense, bad attitude and tempers, apart from the odd line tangle I am actually surprised there aren’t more serious accidents. Something that does clear the crowds quite nicely is when the SE gets over 30 knots, so early evenings is the best time to kite that stretch during peak season.

[ELI]

Plan on being there and getting out before KOTA,hope to find some space on waves. All directional ,no TT and NO big boosting .

[Matt_TYRCZ]

Yes, it is extremely crowded, and getting worse every year. So much so that, from about mid Dec until after KOTA, I try to avoid the stretch from Dolphin Beach past Kite Beach up to Doodles, which is prime area for big air boosting. The mix of herds of downwinding directional riders (who typically think they always have right of way since they are lawnmoving near any particular wave) going perpendicular past masses of twintip riders that vary from inexperienced novices getting destroyed by the conditions, intermediates learning to jump and experienced guys jumping over and through the mess is just plain dangerous. Throw in a mix of testosterone, ego, adrenalin, lack of common sense, bad attitude and tempers, apart from the odd line tangle I am actually surprised there aren’t more serious accidents. Something that does clear the crowds quite nicely is when the SE gets over 30 knots, so early evenings is the best time to kite that stretch during peak season.

nothing but good things
lets hope than for evening sessions .
where else is good place to boost away from zoo?

[Van Hunk]

Not saying.

[Exal]

All the info is already in this thread

[Van Hunk]

Is it?

All the info is already in this thread

[Van Hunk]

Not disputing the fact that this is perhaps one of the great spot threads on this forum.

The weather analysis alone is worth its weight in gold.

[Van Hunk]

And the gems. Like grootvadersbos. An ancient forest tucked away. It might be my favorite tip as a local.