Continent |
Africa |
Country |
South Africa |
Next Big City |
Durban |
Next Town |
Umdloti |
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Type: |
Ocean |
Rider Ability: |
Beginner, Intermediate, Expert |
Features: |
Rooms, Shop, Repair, Rental, Rescue, Shower, Toilet, Food, Parking |
Water
Type: |
Medium wave |
Hazards: |
Swimmers, Rocks |
Quality: |
Clean |
Best Tide: |
Tide independent |
Rocks in certain areas, easy to spot. Umdloti Beach is one of the most classic spots to kitesurf along the Durban coastline. Umdloti is a great spot for wave riding, 2 point breaks work really well in the desired wind direction.
Beach
Type: |
Grass, Sand |
Size: |
Medium |
Hazards: |
Rocks |
Beach Users: |
None |
Sandy beach. Rocks in certain areas.
Weather
Spring:
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Shorts |
Summer:
|
Shorts |
Fall:
|
Shorts |
Winter:
|
Shorts, Shorty |
The water is extremely warm in summer, no wetsuits required. In winter the water can get a bit colder and a short wetsuit is required. The lagoon can be kited the whole way through the year.
Wind
Best Months: |
January, February, August, September, October, November, December |
Wind Type: |
Frontal, Trade |
Best Direction: |
NE, ENE, E, SW |
Main Direction: |
NE, SW |
Predominant winds are Northeasterly and Southwesterly. This spot can be used in both directions. Average winds are between 10 kts and 25 kts.
How to get there
Transport |
Car, Bus |
Access
|
Short walk |
Take M4 or N2 north of Durban and exit to Umdloti.
Extra information
Nightlife