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Umzumbe kitesurf, wingfoil and surf spot
South Africa · KwaZulu-Natal
Overview
Umzumbe is a kite spot on the KwaZulu-Natal south coast. This coastal village offers a wild, uncrowded beach with warm tropical waters (22-26°C). The spot has authentic charm with a preserved natural setting. Suitable for intermediate riders. Backpacker atmosphere.
Spot forecast for Umzumbe
Sunrise 05:13 · Sunset 18:11
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Tides
Heights above lowest astronomical tide, in the spot's local time. Computed 1.9 km from the spot.
- Tuesday 20 October Low tide · 0.8 m High tide · 1.3 m Low tide · 0.9 m
- Wednesday 21 October High tide · 1.3 m Low tide · 0.7 m High tide · 1.4 m Low tide · 0.7 m
- Thursday 22 October High tide · 1.4 m Low tide · 0.6 m High tide · 1.6 m Low tide · 0.5 m
- Friday 23 October High tide · 1.5 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 · 0.3 m High tide · 1.9 m Low tide · 0.2 m
Umzumbe: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
219h
in December · 22 rideable days
The season runs from October to March, peaking in December: 19 rideable days a month and 219 hours of usable wind, at 26 °C. The low point is July, at 11 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 67% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is June, at 22 °C. The wettest month is January, with 167 mm.
Monthly averages: Umzumbe
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22.0 | 220 h | 26 °C | 167 mm |
| February | 17.5 | 182 h | 27 °C | 131 mm |
| March | 21.0 | 223 h | 27 °C | 105 mm |
| April | 13.5 | 110 h | 24 °C | 147 mm |
| May | 13.0 | 89 h | 24 °C | 18 mm |
| June | 12.0 | 77 h | 22 °C | 53 mm |
| July | 11.0 | 72 h | 22 °C | 15 mm |
| August | 17.0 | 120 h | 23 °C | 8 mm |
| September | 14.5 | 112 h | 22 °C | 83 mm |
| October | 16.5 | 165 h | 23 °C | 78 mm |
| November | 17.0 | 161 h | 24 °C | 102 mm |
| December | 22.0 | 219 h | 26 °C | 103 mm |
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Technical details of Umzumbe spot
The spot works with winds from NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE.
Spot functioning
The spot works in NE to SE winds. Wild sandy beach with waves. Best at mid-tide. Uncrowded, large sailing area.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Intermediate
On the water
Warm tropical water (22-26°C). Sandy bottom. Regular waves. Coastal currents. No shark nets.
Parking
Access via secondary road from the N2. Informal parking. Village with backpacker accommodation. Basic infrastructure.
Wind specificities
The dominant wind is the NE (summer trade wind), blowing side-onshore. Regular thermal wind in the afternoon. Low urbanisation, clean wind. Year-round, best October to April.
Hazards
No shark nets, sharks present. Shore break. Coastal currents. Isolated spot. Buddy system recommended. Jellyfish in summer.
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