Langebaan Lagoon
Cape Town's flat-water escape. It's a big, shallow, turquoise lagoon about 90 minutes up the West Coast, and noticeably warmer than the ocean.
Working wind (blowing from)
Season
Typical wind
15–28 knWater
Flat, shallowLevel
All levelsDirections
-33.1000, 18.0300Wind
The same summer wind system as Cape Town, usually arriving here more from the south and steadier, 15–28 kn from November to March. It's often windy here when Cape Town is too gusty or too strong.
Water & level
Flat, shallow, sandy water that is several degrees warmer than Table Bay. It's the best place in the area to learn, practise freestyle or take a first foil session. Shark Bay inside the national park is the famous ultra-shallow, turquoise corner.
Launch & rules
The lagoon is part of the West Coast National Park and has zoned areas. Kiting is only allowed in designated zones, and Shark Bay requires park entry. Check current rules with the local kite schools before you go.
Watch out
Very shallow sandbanks at low tide, zone boundaries, and a long drive back after sunset. Take water and sunscreen. There's not much shade.
Forecast
Open on Windguru ↗Wind map
Conditions, rules and access change. Always check on the beach, ask local schools and ride within your level.
