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Kitesurf spots in Durban

31 Lohera kite spots in Durban, mapped with local wind windows, water state, launch setup, and the kind of session each beach tends to reward.

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Wind windows and launch notes

Each rose shows the directions that usually work for the spot. Hover or tap a pin above to place it on the coast before comparing details.

Ansteys Beach

waves

Wind window

NNE, NE, SSW, SW

Open-coast kitesurf spot at Durban, South Africa. Wave-prone. Sandy beach launch. Works best in NNE, NE, SSW, SW winds. Suitable for intermediates, advanced riders. Watch for rocks.

Ballito (Surfers Point)

waves

Wind window

NE, SSW, SW

Open-coast kitesurf spot at Ballito, South Africa. Wave-prone. Sandy beach launch. Works best in NE, SSW, SW winds. Suitable for intermediates, advanced riders. Watch for rocks.

Banana Beach

waves

Wind window

NE, SSW, SW

Open-coast kitesurf spot at Port Shepstone, Sunwich Port, South Africa. Wave-prone. Sandy beach launch. Works best in NE, SSW, SW winds. Suitable for intermediates, advanced riders. Watch for rocks.

Black Rock

waves

Wind window

NE, SSW, SW

Open-coast kitesurf spot at Scottburgh, Renishaw, South Africa. Wave-prone. Sandy beach launch. Works best in NE, SSW, SW winds. Suitable for intermediates, advanced riders.

Brighton Beach (Cave Rock)

waves

Wind window

NE, SSW, SW

Open-coast kitesurf spot at Brighton Beach, South Africa. Wave-prone. Sandy beach launch. Works best in NE, SSW, SW winds. Suitable for intermediates, advanced riders. Watch for rocks.

Durban Kitebeach

waves

Wind window

NE, SW

Open-coast kitesurf spot at Durban, South Africa. Wave-prone. Sandy beach launch. Works best in NE, SW winds. Suitable for intermediates, advanced riders.

Green Point

waves

Wind window

NE, SSW, SW

Open-coast kitesurf spot at Scottburgh, Clansthal, South Africa. Wave-prone. Sandy beach launch. Works best in NE, SSW, SW winds. Suitable for advanced riders. Watch for rocks.

Ifafa Beach

waves

Wind window

NE, SSW, SW

Open-coast kitesurf spot at Pennington, South Africa. Wave-prone. Sandy beach launch. Works best in NE, SSW, SW winds. Suitable for intermediates, advanced riders. Watch for rocks.

Kelso

waves

Wind window

NE, SSW, SW

Open-coast kitesurf spot at Pennington, South Africa. Wave-prone. Sandy beach launch. Works best in NE, SSW, SW winds. Suitable for intermediates, advanced riders. Watch for rocks.

La Mercy Lagoon

mixed

Wind window

NE, SW

Open-coast kitesurf spot at Umdloti, La Mercy, South Africa. Mixed flat and chop. Sandy beach launch. Works best in NE, SW winds. Suitable for beginners, intermediates, advanced riders.

Lucien

waves

Wind window

NE, SSW, SW

Open-coast kitesurf spot at Margate, South Africa. Wave-prone. Sandy beach launch. Works best in NE, SSW, SW winds. Suitable for intermediates, advanced riders. Watch for rocks.

Margate Beach

waves

Wind window

NE, SSW, SW

Open-coast kitesurf spot at Margate, South Africa. Wave-prone. Sandy beach launch. Works best in NE, SSW, SW winds. Suitable for intermediates, advanced riders. Watch for rocks.

Marina Beach (San Lameer)

waves

Wind window

NE, SSW, SW

Open-coast kitesurf spot at Margate, South Africa. Wave-prone. Sandy beach launch. Works best in NE, SSW, SW winds. Suitable for intermediates, advanced riders. Watch for rocks.

Mdumbi

mixed

Wind window

NE-E

River-mouth kite spot at Mthatha, Tshani, South Africa. Mixed flat and chop. Sandy beach launch. Works best in NE, ENE, E winds. Suitable for beginners, intermediates, advanced riders.

New Pier

waves

Wind window

NE, SSW, SW

Open-coast kitesurf spot at South Beach, South Africa. Wave-prone. Sandy beach launch. Works best in NE, SSW, SW winds. Suitable for intermediates, advanced riders. Watch for current.

North Beach

waves

Wind window

NE, SW

Open-coast kitesurf spot at North Beach, South Africa. Wave-prone. Sandy beach launch. Works best in NE, SW winds. Suitable for intermediates, advanced riders.

Palm Beach

waves

Wind window

NE, SSW, SW

Open-coast kitesurf spot at Margate, South Africa. Wave-prone. Sandy beach launch. Works best in NE, SSW, SW winds. Suitable for intermediates, advanced riders. Watch for current, rocks.

Rocky Bay (Park Rynie, Happies)

waves

Wind window

NE, SSW, SW

Open-coast kitesurf spot at Park Rynie, South Africa. Wave-prone. Sandy beach launch. Works best in NE, SSW, SW winds. Suitable for intermediates, advanced riders. Watch for rocks.

Salt Rock

waves

Wind window

NE, SSW, SW

Open-coast kitesurf spot at Ballito, South Africa. Wave-prone. Sandy beach launch. Works best in NE, SSW, SW winds. Suitable for intermediates, advanced riders. Watch for rocks.

Scottburgh (Scotties)

waves

Wind window

NE, SSW, SW

Open-coast kitesurf spot at Scottburgh, South Africa. Wave-prone. Sandy beach launch. Works best in NE, SSW, SW winds. Suitable for intermediates, advanced riders. Watch for rocks.

Sodwana Bay

mixed

Wind window

NE, SW

Open-coast kitesurf spot at Hluhluwe, South Africa. Mixed flat and chop. Sandy beach launch. Works best in NE, SW winds. Suitable for beginners, intermediates, advanced riders.

St Lucia Estuary

mixed

Wind window

NE, SW

Flat-water lagoon kite spot at St Lucia, South Africa. Mixed flat and chop. Sandy beach launch. Works best in NE, SW winds. Suitable for beginners, intermediates, advanced riders.

St Michaels (St Mikes)

waves

Wind window

NE, SSW, SW

Open-coast kitesurf spot at Margate, St Michaels-on-Sea, South Africa. Wave-prone. Sandy beach launch. Works best in NE, SSW, SW winds. Suitable for intermediates, advanced riders. Watch for rocks.

Sunwich Port

waves

Wind window

NE, SSW, SW

Open-coast kitesurf spot at Port Shepstone, South Africa. Wave-prone. Sandy beach launch. Works best in NE, SSW, SW winds. Suitable for intermediates, advanced riders. Watch for rocks.

Umdloti

waves

Wind window

NE, SW

Open-coast kitesurf spot at Umdloti, South Africa. Wave-prone. Sandy beach launch. Works best in NE, SW winds. Suitable for beginners, intermediates, advanced riders. Watch for rocks, crowds in season.

Umhlanga (Bronze Beach)

waves

Wind window

NNE, NE, SSW, SW

Open-coast kitesurf spot at Umhlanga, South Africa. Wave-prone. Sandy beach launch. Works best in NNE, NE, SSW, SW winds. Suitable for intermediates, advanced riders. Watch for crowds in season.

Umhlanga Rocks

waves

Wind window

NNE, NE, SSW, SW

Open-coast kitesurf spot at Umhlanga, South Africa. Wave-prone. Sandy beach launch. Works best in NNE, NE, SSW, SW winds. Suitable for advanced riders. Watch for rocks.

Umtentweni (Tweni)

waves

Wind window

NE, SSW, SW

Open-coast kitesurf spot at Port Shepstone, South Africa. Wave-prone. Sandy beach launch. Works best in NE, SSW, SW winds. Suitable for intermediates, advanced riders. Watch for rocks.

Umzumbe

waves

Wind window

NE, SW

Open-coast kitesurf spot at Pumula, South Africa. Wave-prone. Sandy beach launch. Works best in NE, SW winds. Suitable for beginners, intermediates, advanced riders. Watch for rocks.

Warner Beach (Baggies)

waves

Wind window

NE, SSW, SW

Open-coast kitesurf spot at Amanzimtoti, South Africa. Wave-prone. Sandy beach launch. Works best in NE, SSW, SW winds. Suitable for beginners, intermediates, advanced riders. Watch for rocks.

Westbrook (Tongaat Beach)

waves

Wind window

NE, SSW, SW

Open-coast kitesurf spot at Tongaat, South Africa. Wave-prone. Sandy beach launch. Works best in NE, SSW, SW winds. Suitable for intermediates, advanced riders. Watch for rocks.