Ballito, South Africa
It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NE and SSW .
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is Low Tide,Coming Tide,Falling Tide .
There is Food available on the spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NE and SSW .
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is Low Tide,Coming Tide,Falling Tide .
There is Food available on the spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
How to get there
There is NO specific instructions or particular difficulties to access the spot.
Nearest Airports
Distance
15km from spot
680km from spot
940km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
There is NO specific instructions or particular difficulties to access the spot.
Nearest Airports
Distance
15km from spot
680km from spot
940km from spot
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Riding Conditions in Ballito, South Africa
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NE and SSW .
There is Frontal and Trade wind at Ballito, South Africa.
Wind usually blows from NE, SSW and SW on the spot.
The best moments to come to Ballito, South Africa are January, February, August, September, October, November and December .
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NE and SSW .
There is Frontal and Trade wind at Ballito, South Africa.
Wind usually blows from NE, SSW and SW on the spot.
The best moments to come to Ballito, South Africa are January, February, August, September, October, November and December .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is Low Tide,Coming Tide,Falling Tide .
Ballito, South Africa is a Medium waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Small size.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is Low Tide,Coming Tide,Falling Tide .
Ballito, South Africa is a Medium waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Small size.
Need to know
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Rocks
.
Beach risk reported:
Rocks
.
Need to know
Need to know
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Rocks
.
Beach risk reported:
Rocks
.
Best Schools in Durban
Additional information
A parking is available at Ballito, South Africa.
There is Food available on the spot
Webcams around Ballito, South Africa
Webcams around Ballito, South Africa
Weather Forecast for the next 10days
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Wind and Temperature over the past years
Wind and Temperature over the past years
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More about Kitesurfing in Durban
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Wind stats in Durban...
| Month | % of Windy Days (more than 15kts) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 40 |
| Feb | 36 |
| Mar | 32 |
| Apr | 30 |
| May | 20 |
| Jun | 20 |
| Jul | 20 |
| Aug | 34 |
| Sep | 39 |
| Oct | 41 |
| Nov | 44 |
| Dec | 38 |
% of Windy Days (more than 15kts)
Additional information
There are 3 kitesurf schools and 33 kitesurf spots in Durban.
Best months: August September October November
Best months: August September October November
Accomodation around the spot
Ballito, South Africa
