Umhlanga, 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
NNE
.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about.
Please refer to the
Riding Conditions section
below.
Umhlanga, 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
NNE
.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about.
Please refer to the
Riding Conditions section
below.
How to get there
Umhlanga is located approximately 15 km North of Durban. Rental car is essential when visiting Durban as there is no public transport that will enable you to get to Durban's beaches or beaches up the North coast or down the South coast. For information on the beaches please refer to the beaches section. Rental cars are not expensive.
Umhlanga is located approximately 15 km North of Durban. Rental car is essential when visiting Durban as there is no public transport that will enable you to get to Durban's beaches or beaches up the North coast or down the South coast. For information on the beaches please refer to the beaches section. Rental cars are not expensive.
Durban is situated on the East Coast of South Africa and enjoys a warm sub-tropical climate year-round with temperatures in the mid to low twenties even in winter. Water about 20°C.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
NNE
.
There is
Frontal and Trade wind
at Umhlanga, South Africa.
Umhlanga works from NNE through to SW. The windy season for Durban runs from about September to March but has wind throughout the year. The prevailing wind is NNE (sideonshore).
Wind
usually
blows
from NNE, NE, SSW and SW
on the spot.
The
best moments to come
to Umhlanga, South Africa are
January, February, March, September, October, November and December
.
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Durban is situated on the East Coast of South Africa and enjoys a warm sub-tropical climate year-round with temperatures in the mid to low twenties even in winter. Water about 20°C.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
NNE
.
There is
Frontal and Trade wind
at Umhlanga, South Africa.
Umhlanga works from NNE through to SW. The windy season for Durban runs from about September to March but has wind throughout the year. The prevailing wind is NNE (sideonshore).
Wind
usually
blows
from NNE, NE, SSW and SW
on the spot.
The
best moments to come
to Umhlanga, South Africa are
January, February, March, September, October, November and December
.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Umhlanga, South Africa is a
Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Medium size.
Sandy beach. Lots of space.
Excellent waves. As with most of the Durban beaches there is consistent surf year round. Look out for surfers as there are often a few around in the lighter winds. All of Durban's beaches are shark netted.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Umhlanga, South Africa is a
Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Medium size.
Sandy beach. Lots of space.
Excellent waves. As with most of the Durban beaches there is consistent surf year round. Look out for surfers as there are often a few around in the lighter winds. All of Durban's beaches are shark netted.
Need to know
There is
no beach users
reported here.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Swimmers
.
Beach risk reported:
None
.
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.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Swimmers
.
Beach risk reported:
None
.
The is
no particular rules
reported
, but as a best practice,
talk to a local before you go on water.
