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Umhlanga kitesurf, wingfoil and surf spot
South Africa · KwaZulu-Natal
Overview
Umhlanga is a kite spot in the popular seaside resort of Umhlanga, north of Durban. This tourist beach offers kite conditions with warm tropical waters (22-26°C). Very busy area with shark nets and lifeguards. Kitesurfing may be limited in peak season due to crowds. Check local regulations before riding.
Spot forecast for Umhlanga
Sunrise 05:12 · Sunset 18:08
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Tides
Heights above lowest astronomical tide, in the spot's local time. Computed 4.5 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 · 1.4 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 · 0.3 m High tide · 2 m Low tide · 0.3 m
Umhlanga: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
209h
in December · 23 rideable days
The season runs from December to March, peaking in December: 21 rideable days a month and 209 hours of usable wind, at 27 °C. The low point is April, at 11.5 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 75% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is July, at 22 °C. The wettest month is January, with 117 mm.
Monthly averages: Umhlanga
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22.5 | 194 h | 27 °C | 117 mm |
| February | 17.5 | 167 h | 27 °C | 109 mm |
| March | 22.0 | 204 h | 27 °C | 107 mm |
| April | 11.5 | 91 h | 25 °C | 100 mm |
| May | 13.0 | 76 h | 24 °C | 20 mm |
| June | 12.0 | 72 h | 23 °C | 26 mm |
| July | 11.5 | 59 h | 22 °C | 12 mm |
| August | 18.0 | 111 h | 24 °C | 11 mm |
| September | 14.0 | 103 h | 22 °C | 92 mm |
| October | 17.0 | 136 h | 24 °C | 75 mm |
| November | 14.5 | 145 h | 25 °C | 72 mm |
| December | 23.0 | 209 h | 27 °C | 83 mm |
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Technical details of Umhlanga spot
The spot works with winds from NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE.
Spot functioning
The spot works in NE to SE winds. Sandy beach with regular waves. Tide influences conditions. Kite zone may be restricted. Check municipal regulations before riding.
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. Shark nets. Moderate coastal currents.
Parking
Access from the M4 north of Durban. Paid parking in Umhlanga. Tourist area with hotels, restaurants and shops. Promenade along the beach.
Wind specificities
The dominant wind is the NE (summer trade wind), blowing side-onshore. Thermal wind reinforced in the afternoon (15-25 knots). East to south-east winds also favourable. Year-round, best October to April.
Hazards
Very many swimmers and tourists. Possible kite restrictions. Shore break. Sharks despite nets. Jellyfish in summer. Coastal currents.
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