Durban Kitebeach, South Africa
Durban Kitebeach, South Africa is a Small waves and Medium waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NE .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Durban Kitebeach, South Africa is a Small waves and Medium waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NE .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
How to get there
Located in the north of Durban, but south of the river. Just east of the gold courses.
Nearest Airports
Distance
35km from spot
700km from spot
895km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
Located in the north of Durban, but south of the river. Just east of the gold courses.
Nearest Airports
Distance
35km from spot
700km from spot
895km from spot
Best Schools in Durban
Riding Conditions in Durban Kitebeach, South Africa
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Durban is sub tropical so the water temperature is pretty warm year round with an average around 20°C. The air temp is also pretty warm with average air temp of around 25°C.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NE .
There is Frontal and Trade wind at Durban Kitebeach, South Africa.
The wind is sideonshore here (NE) and the wind blows pretty much throughout the year, but the main season is August till December.
Wind usually blows from NE and SW on the spot.
The best moments to come to Durban Kitebeach, South Africa are January, February, August, September, October, November and December .
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Durban is sub tropical so the water temperature is pretty warm year round with an average around 20°C. The air temp is also pretty warm with average air temp of around 25°C.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NE .
There is Frontal and Trade wind at Durban Kitebeach, South Africa.
The wind is sideonshore here (NE) and the wind blows pretty much throughout the year, but the main season is August till December.
Wind usually blows from NE and SW on the spot.
The best moments to come to Durban Kitebeach, South Africa are January, February, August, September, October, November and December .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Durban Kitebeach, South Africa is a Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Big size.
Durban has sandy beaches and offers some of the best infrastructure around; showers / grass area to rig up and car guards who watch the cars and also assist in pumping up your kites and setting up your lines, they also help out in packing up and rinsing down. Lots of space.
The tidal flow is not that big and does not have a huge effect on the location. Durban generally has good size waves, with average swells around 4 ft. If you are after waves this is the spot.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Durban Kitebeach, South Africa is a Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Big size.
Durban has sandy beaches and offers some of the best infrastructure around; showers / grass area to rig up and car guards who watch the cars and also assist in pumping up your kites and setting up your lines, they also help out in packing up and rinsing down. Lots of space.
The tidal flow is not that big and does not have a huge effect on the location. Durban generally has good size waves, with average swells around 4 ft. If you are after waves this is the spot.
Need to know
There is no beach users reported here.
The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.
Need to know
Need to know
There is no beach users reported here.
The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.
Best Schools in Durban
Additional information
A parking is available at Durban Kitebeach, South Africa.
The spot has Toilets facilities .
Webcams around Durban Kitebeach, South Africa
Webcams around Durban Kitebeach, South Africa
Weather Forecast for the next 10days
5.2 knotsDurban, South Africa 06:55:21 am, GMT+2 Model: gfs27_long, updated 35 minutes ago | 2922 |
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Wind and Temperature over the past years
Wind and Temperature over the past years
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nightMore about Kitesurfing in Durban
More about Durban
Wind stats in Durban...
Month | % of Windy Days (more than 15kts) |
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Jan | 40 |
Feb | 36 |
Mar | 32 |
Apr | 30 |
May | 20 |
Jun | 20 |
Jul | 20 |
Aug | 34 |
Sep | 39 |
Oct | 41 |
Nov | 44 |
Dec | 38 |
% of Windy Days (more than 15kts)
Additional information
There are 3 kitesurf schools and 33 kitesurf spots in Durban.
Best months: August September October November
Best months: August September October November
Accomodation around the spot
Durban Kitebeach, South Africa













