Continent
Africa
Country
South Africa
Next Big City
Durban
Next Town
Umdloti
 
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:
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

Rules
None

Nightlife

No information