Cape Cross (Main Break)
waves
Open-coast kitesurf spot at Walvis Bay, Cape Cross, Namibia. Wave-prone. Works best in S, SSW, SW winds. Suitable for intermediates, advanced riders. Watch for rocks.
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Kitesurf spots in Windhoek
11 Lohera kite spots in Windhoek, mapped with local wind windows, water state, launch setup, and the kind of session each beach tends to reward.
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Each rose shows the directions that usually work for the spot. Hover or tap a pin above to place it on the coast before comparing details.
Elizabeth Bay
waves
Open-coast kitesurf spot at Luederitz, Namibia. Wave-prone. Sandy beach launch. Works best in S, SSW, SW winds. Suitable for intermediates, advanced riders. Watch for rocks.
Great Bay
waves
Open-coast kitesurf spot at Luederitz, Namibia. Wave-prone. Sandy beach launch. Works best in S, SSW, SW winds. Suitable for beginners, intermediates, advanced riders. Watch for rocks.
Guano Bay
waves
Open-coast kitesurf spot at Luederitz, Namibia. Wave-prone. Sandy beach launch. Works best in S, SSW winds. Suitable for intermediates, advanced riders. Watch for rocks.
Hottentots Punt
waves
Open-coast kitesurf spot at Luederitz, Namibia. Wave-prone. Sandy beach launch. Works best in S, SSW, SW winds. Suitable for advanced riders. Watch for rocks.
Luederitz Second Lagoon
mixed
Open-coast kitesurf spot at Luederitz, Namibia. Mixed flat and chop. Sandy beach launch. Works best in E, S, SSW winds. Suitable for intermediates, advanced riders.
Luederitz Wedge
waves
Open-coast kitesurf spot at Luederitz, Namibia. Wave-prone. Sandy beach launch. Works best in S, SSW, SW winds. Suitable for intermediates, advanced riders. Watch for rocks.
Ovahimba Point
waves
Open-coast kitesurf spot at Orupembe, Namibia. Wave-prone. Sandy beach launch. Works best in S, SSW, SW winds. Suitable for intermediates, advanced riders. Watch for rocks, current.
Spencer Bay
waves
Open-coast kitesurf spot at Luederitz, Namibia. Wave-prone. Sandy beach launch. Works best in S, SSW, SW winds. Suitable for intermediates, advanced riders. Watch for current.
Vineta Point
waves
Open-coast kitesurf spot at Swakopmund, Vineta, Namibia. Wave-prone. Sandy beach launch. Works best in S, SSW, SW winds. Suitable for intermediates, advanced riders. Watch for rocks.
Walvis Bay Lagoon (Donky Bay)
mixed
Walvis Bay Lagoon is a vast, protected flat-water playground on the Namibian desert coast, with a wide-open, otherworldly feel framed by dunes and a famous flamingo population. It runs on S, SSW and SW wind, most reliable in the windy months from roughly August to April, often light in the morning and filling to full power by early afternoon and sometimes blowing very hard. The water is mixed flat and chop, with shallow, ankle-deep stretches running hundreds of metres that make it superb for learning and freestyle, while the lagoon's outside edge and nearby Donky Bay offer waves for the advanced. The shoreline gives huge, uncluttered launch space with little to snag on. It rarely feels crowded given the size of the lagoon, even with schools operating. There are no major fixed hazards beyond strong afternoon wind, so it genuinely suits all levels, with beginners on the flats and experts heading out to the waves.