Ballito
📍 Durban, South Africa · Kiteboarding spot
Ballito is a kiteboarding spot near Durban in South Africa, with open ocean conditions and prevailing NE wind, best ridden in January, February, August, September, October, November, December.
| Country | South Africa |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Durban |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | NE |
| Wind type | Frontal, Trade |
| Best months | January, February, August, September, October, November, December |
| Tide | Low tide, Coming tide, Falling tide |
| Coordinates | -29.5415, 31.2180 |
About Ballito
Water: Medium wave
When is the best time to kitesurf at Ballito?
The best time to kite Ballito is January, February, August, September, October, November, December, when the NE wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Ballito offers open ocean conditions with NE wind (Frontal, Trade wind), launching from ocean.
Hazards at Ballito
Rocks.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.