Langebaan windsurfing holidays, with the South Africa experts.
Langebaan is an idyllic little seaside town on the South African West Coast, and one of the best flat water Windsurf Lagoons on the Planet, just 90 minutes drive from Cape Twon.
The Langebaan season at a glance
The months we'd pick for windsurfing in Langebaan are highlighted below, from our own time sailing here.
Why you'll love windsurfing in Langebaan!
Windsurfing Holidays Langebaan
Langebaan is an idyllic little seaside town on the South African West Coast, and one of the best flat water Windsurf Lagoons on the Planet, just 90 minutes drive from Cape Twon. Founded in 1922, this historical town was once a whaling station, but it has now been transformed into a holiday destination on the West Coast. It is a mecca for nature lovers and Windsurfers. The lagoon is part of a protected area, the West Coast National Park - a world-renowned birding spot with migratory birds from as far as Russia stopping here annually.
The jewel of the West Coast towns, Langebaan will leave you with memories of a startling blue sea, acres of spring flowers and the enticing smell of fish ‘braais’ (barbeques). Sunsets on the west-facing coast are legendary and you’ll experience plenty of enchanting moments. We are sure you will return again and again to this tranquil, magnificently beautiful place.
During the South African summer months, from November to April Langebaan is on the most wind sure location on the Planet. The climate at this time of year is perfect, with temperatures in the high 20s/early 30s. The lagoon offers a huge flat water area, with many shallow sections, making this an ideal beginner or improver destination. Most of the Lagoon is surrounded by a nature reserve, which provides stunning views from the water back across the surrounding area.
Other compelling reasons to consider a holiday to Langebaan is the amazing and very cheap eating out, the world-class service (and always with a genuine smile), the huge range of off-water activities, and incredible value for money we enjoy with the relatively strong Pound.
It is best to have a car in Langebaan, so we would normally include this as part of your holiday quote. There are also lots of add-on options for a holiday to Langebaan, including extra nights in Cape Town, wildlife safaris, or even combining your stay in South Africa with a visit to Mauritius! Please call and speak to an expert advisor so we can put together the right trip for your budget, duration, and specific requirements.
On The Water At Langebaan Lagoon
The Langebaan lagoon is one of the biggest lagoons in the world, with bright blue waters and a large waist deep section, ideal for learning the basics of all watersports. The wind is very reliable as it is channelled between the hills around, picking up mostly at the end of the morning. Some parts have perfectly flat water, ideal for a SUP session in the morning to deserted white beaches. Windsurfers and kitesurfers have the choice between flat, bumpy and wavy waters, all in very close proximity to the hotel and centre. A 3 mm wetsuit or shorty is recommended.
When To Travel To Langebaan
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Skill level match
How Langebaan works for windsurfers at each level.
Learn To Windsurf 100%
Improver with lessons 100%
Independent with rental 100%
Windfoil 100%
Windsurf, plus everything else you'd hate to miss
Tours that pair Langebaan with other places worth seeing. Each one is planned around your dates and budget.
South Africa Safari + Victoria Falls
From £2,000 ppThis is a great bolt-on tour to a beach stay in Mauritius or South Africa, using Johannesburg Airport as the hub for the trip. Qwabi Private Safari Park is just over 3 hours by car from JNB airport, and Victoria Falls is a short 2-hour flight away.
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Langebaan (with taster Safari) - Cape Town - Stellenbosch Winelands
From £1,850 ppCombine a week at the beautiful flat water lagoon of Langebaan (one of the best wind sport locations on the Planet), including a taster game drive, with a few days in and around Cape Town, finishing off with a relaxing couple of days in the Winelands. Sound good?
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Cape Town - Garden Route (with luxury Safari)
From £3,950 pp
Best of the Garden Route
From £2,000 ppThis 8-night self-drive tour offers you the opportunity to travel and explore at your own leisure, from the city of Cape Town through the garden route from where you will fly back to Cape Town. On your journey, you will have time to whale watch in Hermanus before continuing your journey onto the seaside towns of Wilderness, Knysna, and Plettenberg Bay, beautifully surrounded by lush forests, clear lakes and great beaches.
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Western Cape Taster and Langebaan Lagoon
From £2,650 ppThis itinerary combines time in Langebaan with a shorter extension through the Western Cape, offering a well-balanced mix of world-class wind conditions and scenic touring. After your stay on the lagoon, where you can enjoy some of the best flat-water windsurfing and kitesurfing conditions on the planet, the trip continues with a relaxed journey through highlights of the Garden Route region, including coastal towns, forests and wildlife experiences. It is a particularly good option for those who want to experience a taste of what the Garden Route has to offer, without committing to a full, longer itinerary, making it an ideal add-on to a Langebaan-focused trip.
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Mauritius PLUS South Africa Safari Luxury Tour
From £4,950 ppDuring the months of May to September the best winds season in Mauritius coincide with the best safari season in South Africa, making for a perfect combination of beach, windsurfing or kitesurfing, and wildlife. We can combine any accommodation in Mauritius (or Rodriques) with any Safari in South Africa, the below tour is based around our most popular accommodations in both locations. For a tour to fit your budget and specific requirements please call and speak to an expert here at Planet.
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Luxury South Africa safari - Victoria Falls
From £4,600 ppThis tour can be easily bolted onto a beach stay in South Africa, East Africa or Mauritius. This exceptional luxury tour combines one of South Africa's most luxurious and world-class safari parks with Victora Falls in Zimbabwe.
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Speak to an expert →Recommended hotels in Langebaan
We've stayed in these and checked how they work for a windsurf trip. They're the ones we'd pick in Langebaan.
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From £92/night · bed & breakfast
Windtown Lagoon Hotel
- Located in the main street, 150m from the main beach and lagoon
- An onsite water sports school with washing facilities and equipment storage facilities at your room
- A trendy pool area and modern restaurant on site
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Langebaan Luxury Villa
- Luxury villa sleeping between two and fourteen guests
- Offering incredible value for money in one of the world's best kiting locations
- Fully self-catering with enough space for the entire family
From £142/night · breakfast buffet
Kite Beach Hotel and Spa
- The only luxury hotel in the Langebaan nature reserve. Our top choice.
- Stunning views over the Langebaan lagoon
- Stunning rooms and 3 large villas - perfect for both couples and familes
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