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Ballito kitesurf, wingfoil and surf spot
South Africa · KwaZulu-Natal
Overview
Ballito is a kite spot in the vibrant Ballito seaside resort, on the Dolphin Coast north of Durban. This popular tourist destination offers beautiful beaches with warm tropical waters (22-26°C). The spot benefits from shark nets and lifeguards. Excellent infrastructure with shopping centres, restaurants and hotels. Suitable for intermediate riders.
Spot forecast for Ballito
Sunrise 05:13 · Sunset 18:07
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Tides
Heights above lowest astronomical tide, in the spot's local time. Computed 3.9 km from the spot.
- Tuesday 20 October Low tide · 0.9 m High tide · 1.3 m Low tide · 0.9 m
- Wednesday 21 October High tide · 1.3 m Low tide · 0.8 m High tide · 1.5 m Low tide · 0.7 m
- Thursday 22 October High tide · 1.5 m Low tide · 0.6 m High tide · 1.7 m Low tide · 0.6 m
- Friday 23 October High tide · 1.6 m Low tide · 0.5 m High tide · 1.8 m Low tide · 0.4 m
- Saturday 24 October High tide · 1.7 m Low tide · 0.4 m High tide · 2 m Low tide · 0.3 m
Ballito: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
187h
in March · 21 rideable days
The season runs from December to March, peaking in March: 20 rideable days a month and 187 hours of usable wind, at 27 °C. The low point is June, at 10.5 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 74% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is June, at 23 °C. The wettest month is January, with 126 mm.
Monthly averages: Ballito
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20.5 | 182 h | 27 °C | 126 mm |
| February | 17.0 | 154 h | 27 °C | 92 mm |
| March | 21.0 | 187 h | 28 °C | 94 mm |
| April | 12.0 | 86 h | 25 °C | 100 mm |
| May | 11.0 | 72 h | 25 °C | 22 mm |
| June | 10.5 | 69 h | 23 °C | 24 mm |
| July | 14.0 | 74 h | 23 °C | 25 mm |
| August | 17.5 | 123 h | 24 °C | 17 mm |
| September | 13.5 | 101 h | 23 °C | 102 mm |
| October | 17.0 | 142 h | 24 °C | 78 mm |
| November | 15.5 | 137 h | 25 °C | 84 mm |
| December | 20.5 | 186 h | 27 °C | 96 mm |
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Technical details of Ballito spot
The spot works with winds from NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE.
Spot functioning
The spot works in NE to SE winds. Sandy beaches with rocky sections. Shark nets. Kite zone may be restricted in peak season. Best at mid-tide.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Intermediate
On the water
Warm tropical water (22-26°C). Mixed sand and rock bottom. Regular waves. Shark nets. Moderate coastal currents. Dolphins frequently spotted.
Parking
Easy access from the N2. Parking in Ballito centre. Excellent tourist infrastructure: hotels, restaurants, shopping centres, equipment rental.
Wind specificities
The dominant wind is the NE (summer trade wind), blowing side-onshore. Reliable thermal wind in the afternoon (15-25 knots). The Dolphin Coast benefits from regular winds. SSW winds work side-offshore. Year-round, best October to April.
Hazards
Rocks on some sections. Many swimmers in peak season. Possible kite restrictions. Shore break. Sharks despite nets. Jellyfish in summer.
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