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Tinley Manor Beach Point kitesurf, wingfoil and surf spot
South Africa · KwaZulu-Natal
Overview
Tinley Manor Beach Point is a kite spot on the KwaZulu-Natal north coast, north of Ballito. This point offers kite conditions with warm tropical waters (22-26°C). Less crowded than Ballito, offering more space. The point creates interesting local wind effects. Suitable for intermediate riders.
Spot forecast for Tinley Manor Beach Point
Sunrise 05:11 · Sunset 18:07
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Tides
Heights above lowest astronomical tide, in the spot's local time. Computed 2 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 · 1.9 m Low tide · 0.4 m
- Saturday 24 October High tide · 1.8 m Low tide · 0.4 m High tide · 2 m Low tide · 0.3 m
Tinley Manor Beach Point: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
191h
in December · 21 rideable days
Wind is uneven from month to month: the best months are January, December and March, at 21 rideable days and 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 — 76% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is June, at 23 °C. The wettest month is January, with 128 mm.
Monthly averages: Tinley Manor Beach Point
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21.0 | 182 h | 27 °C | 128 mm |
| February | 15.5 | 154 h | 27 °C | 96 mm |
| March | 20.5 | 189 h | 28 °C | 107 mm |
| April | 11.5 | 84 h | 25 °C | 100 mm |
| May | 11.0 | 75 h | 25 °C | 22 mm |
| June | 10.5 | 70 h | 23 °C | 17 mm |
| July | 12.0 | 72 h | 23 °C | 23 mm |
| August | 19.5 | 124 h | 24 °C | 19 mm |
| September | 14.0 | 102 h | 23 °C | 113 mm |
| October | 17.0 | 142 h | 24 °C | 80 mm |
| November | 15.5 | 144 h | 25 °C | 82 mm |
| December | 21.0 | 191 h | 27 °C | 106 mm |
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Technical details of Tinley Manor Beach Point spot
The spot works with winds from NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE.
Spot functioning
The spot works in NE to SE winds. The point offers varied conditions on each side. Best at mid-tide. Mixed sand and rock bottom at the point.
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. Moderate coastal currents around the point.
Parking
Access from the N2 north. Beachside parking. Residential area. Limited infrastructure.
Wind specificities
The dominant wind is the NE (summer trade wind), blowing side-onshore on this east-facing coast. The point can create local accelerations. Reliable thermal wind in the afternoon. Year-round, best October to April.
Hazards
Rocks at the point. Coastal currents. Sharks present. Jellyfish in summer. Solo sailing not recommended.
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