Cannon Rocks

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Discoverd years ago by professional windsurfers and named as one of the top 10 windsurf spots in the world, the less crowded sunshine beaches of CANNON ROCKS is destined to be once again one of the top kitesurf spots in South Africa.
This spot will take your kiting or windsurfing to the next level!!!!

Kiteboarding Facilities in Cannon Rocks

Getting there:

Nearest airport:

Port Elizabeth

Nearest big city:

Port Alfred

Nearest town:

Kenton On Sea

Trip from town:

snap

Access:

immediate

Directions:

From Port Elizabeth follow the N2 and then take the R72 to Port Alfred. Go past Alexandria. Follow till you get Boknes and CANNON ROCKS turn off. Turn right to Boknes,CANNON ROCKS. Keep following the CANNON ROCKS Sign until you reach the parking and beach.

At the beach:

Level required:

all

Best style:

freestyle
wave
speed
bump & jump

Watersports:

kitesurf
windsurf

Spot type:

beach
lagoon
open ocean

Shore:

soft sand

Bottom:

flat rocks with sand

Crowd:

average

Hazards:

- totally safe
- reef

Facilities:

+ launch area
+ rescue
+ gear rental
+ toilets
+ food
+ shop
+ accommodation
+ parking

Beach rules:

No Restrictions. Contact the local schools for mega Downwind sessions.

Weather:

Can be cold in winter avg 16c from June to September. Warm in Summer avge 27c from Oktober to April. Water Temp = In winter you will need a 3mm wetsuit and in summer you would not need a wetsuit.

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Wind conditions:

Dominant winds:

E
SE
SW
W

Respect to shore:

side-onshore
sideshore

Best direction:

E
SE
SW
W

Wind strenght (Bf):

5-6

Blowing at:

morning
afternoon

Best season:
[70% >= 4bf]


› August
› September
› October
› November
› December

Medium season:
[45-70% >= 4bf]


› January
› February
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› July
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Wind details:

Wind speeds Reaching 20kts on avarage all year round and during August and September reaching over 30kts. This spot is statisticaly one of the windiest places in South Africa

On the water:

Water quality:

clean

Best tide:

no dependency

Waves:

medium waves (1-2.5m)

Consistency:

very consistent (>120 days/yr)

Water details:

Condissions are perfect for all levels from beginner to advanced. This spot is on a reef so always stays the same! Very Good waves when SW is blowing !Endless oppertunities for epic down winds on bouth SW and SE winds. Can be very low on leap tide when at its lowest and will have to wait 2 hours for tide to push in.

When is flat:

Day activities:

Fishing Charters, Game viewing, Horse riding, golf, Hiking trails,good sight seeing and swimming, bird watching,canoeing,rock fishing, scuba diving,spear fishing, pamper yourself to a spa treatment,sand boarding

Night scene:

For all knight life and resturant activities go to Port Alfred or join Net Cools for awesome cocktail evenings and braais

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