South Africa · KwaZulu-Natal
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La Mercy Lagoon is a flat-water kite spot at the Mdloti River mouth, north of Durban. This shallow lagoon is ideal for beginners and learning kitesurfing and wingfoil. Warm water year-round (22-26°C). Popular spot with kite schools nearby.
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
The season runs from December to March, peaking in March: 17 rideable days a month and 172 hours of usable wind, at 27 °C. The low point is June, at 9 days.
7-12 knots · 76% 13-20 knots · 24%
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 76% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is June, at 22 °C. The wettest month is January, with 119 mm. Bar height is the month's rideable days; the split shows how its wind hours break down by strength.
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15.5 | 150 h | 27 °C | 119 mm |
| February | 15.5 | 137 h | 27 °C | 93 mm |
| March | 20.0 | 172 h | 27 °C | 87 mm |
| April | 10.0 | 78 h | 25 °C | 96 mm |
| May | 10.0 | 56 h | 24 °C | 22 mm |
| June | 9.0 | 58 h | 22 °C | 23 mm |
| July | 9.5 | 53 h | 22 °C | 15 mm |
| August | 14.0 | 91 h | 24 °C | 14 mm |
| September | 11.5 | 90 h | 22 °C | 87 mm |
| October | 11.0 | 107 h | 24 °C | 76 mm |
| November | 11.5 | 115 h | 25 °C | 80 mm |
| December | 16.0 | 151 h | 27 °C | 87 mm |
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Flat, shallow water. Works in NE to E winds. Water level varies with rainfall and tides. Easy launch zone.
Open all year round
Beginner
Flat, warm water (22-26°C). Shallow sandy bottom. No waves. Ideal for learning.
Access from the N2 or the coastal road north of Durban. Parking at the lagoon edge.
The dominant wind is the NE (summer trade wind), blowing onto the lagoon. Reliable thermal wind in the afternoon. Rideable year-round, best October to April.
Few dangers. Watch for currents if the river mouth is open. Hippos rarely reported. Check for power lines.
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