The water is extremely warm in summer, no wetsuits required. In winter the water can get a bit colder and a short wetsuit is required. The lagoon can be kited the whole way through the year.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
NE, ENE, E and SW
.
There is
Frontal and Trade wind
at Umdloti, South Africa.
Predominant winds are Northeasterly and Southwesterly. This spot can be used in both directions. Average winds are between 10 kts and 25 kts.
Wind
usually
blows
from NE and SW
on the spot.
The
best moments to come
to Umdloti, South Africa are
January, February, August, September, October, November and December
.
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
The water is extremely warm in summer, no wetsuits required. In winter the water can get a bit colder and a short wetsuit is required. The lagoon can be kited the whole way through the year.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
NE, ENE, E and SW
.
There is
Frontal and Trade wind
at Umdloti, South Africa.
Predominant winds are Northeasterly and Southwesterly. This spot can be used in both directions. Average winds are between 10 kts and 25 kts.
Wind
usually
blows
from NE and SW
on the spot.
The
best moments to come
to Umdloti, South Africa are
January, February, August, September, October, November and December
.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
Umdloti, South Africa is a
Medium waves spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Medium size.
Sandy beach. Rocks in certain areas.
Rocks in certain areas, easy to spot. Umdloti is one of the most classic spots to kitesurf along the Durban coastline. Umdloti is a great spot for wave riding, 2 point breaks work really well in the desired wind direction.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
Umdloti, South Africa is a
Medium waves spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Medium size.
Sandy beach. Rocks in certain areas.
Rocks in certain areas, easy to spot. Umdloti is one of the most classic spots to kitesurf along the Durban coastline. Umdloti is a great spot for wave riding, 2 point breaks work really well in the desired wind direction.
Need to know
There is
no beach users
reported here.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Swimmers and Rocks
.
Beach risk reported:
Rocks
.
The is
no particular rules
reported
, but as a best practice,
talk to a local before you go on water.
Need to know
Need to know
There is
no beach users
reported here.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Swimmers and Rocks
.
Beach risk reported:
Rocks
.
The is
no particular rules
reported
, but as a best practice,
talk to a local before you go on water.