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Type:	Small Wave (< 1m), Medium Wave (1-3m)
Hazards:	Swimmers
Quality:	Crystal Clear
Best Tide:	No Info

Excellent waves. As with most of the Durban beaches there is consistent surf year round. Look out for surfers as there are often a few around in the lighter winds. All of Durban's beaches are shark netted.

Type:	Sand
Size:	Medium
Hazards:	None
Beach Users:	None

Sandy beach. Lots of space.

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

Umhlanga works from NNE through to SW. The windy season for Durban runs from about September to March but has wind throughout the year. The prevailing wind is NNE (sideonshore).

Transport:	Car
Access:	Short Walk

Get directions from

Umhlanga is located approximately 15 km North of Durban. Rental car is essential when visiting Durban as there is no public transport that will enable you to get to Durban's beaches or beaches up the North coast or down the South coast. For information on the beaches please refer to the beaches section. Rental cars are not expensive.

Rules:

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