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La Mercy Lagoon is one of KwaZulu-Natal's most popular flat-water kite spots, at the Mdloti River mouth. This shallow lagoon offers perfect beginner conditions with flat, warm water (22-26°C). Kite schools on site. Essential spot in the Durban kite community.
Flat, shallow water, ideal for learning. Works in NE to E winds. Water level varies with rainfall. Spacious launch zone.
Flat, warm water (22-26°C). Shallow sandy bottom. No waves or currents. Ideal beginner conditions.
Beginner
Open all year round
Access from the N2 or the coastal road. Parking at the lagoon edge. Kite schools and rentals on site.
Few dangers. Be cautious if the river mouth is open (currents). Hippos rarely reported. Power lines nearby in some areas.
The dominant wind is the NE (summer trade wind), blowing directly onto the lagoon. Reliable thermal wind in the afternoon (15-25 knots). Rideable year-round, best October to April.
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Currently, there is no weather station at this spot. If you want to change this, help us fund one: Weather Station Project
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