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Continent:
Africa
Country:
South Africa
Next Big City:
Durban
Next Town:
Umdloti, La Mercy
 
Type:
Ocean
Rider Ability:
Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Features:
Toilet, Food, Parking


Water
Type:
Flat, Small Wave (< 1m), Medium Wave (1-3m)
Hazards:
None
Quality:
Crystal Clear
Best Tide:
Tide Independent

One of Durbans only locations that you have the best of both worlds: flat water on one side and waves on the other. The location is about 20 min north from the city center. This is generally a beginners area, space is limited.
Beach
Type:
Sand
Size:
Medium
Hazards:
None
Beach Users:
None

The beach is a nice soft sandy beach with loads of space to rig, launch and land kites. There is also a grass area that most people use to inflate and deflate kites. This also makes it a nice view point for all spectators.

Wind

Best Months:
January, February, August, September, October, November, December
Wind Type:
Frontal Winds, Trade Winds
Best Direction:
NE, SW
Main Direction:
NE, SW

Predominant winds are Northeasterly and Southwesterly. This spot can be used in both directions. Average winds are between 10 kts and 25 kts.



How to get there
Transport:
Car
Access:
Short Walk


Get directions from


Follow the M4 north out of the cbd, pass Umhlanga, pass Umdloti, as you go over the bridge and you will see the lagoon to the right of you. Take the turn left just as you go over the bridge, follow the road around and you will see the entrance to the lagoon.

Extra Information
Rules:
None


This is more of a beginners area, so please give way to the less experienced riders.

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