KiteGlobeDurban Bay
Durban Bay is a kiteboarding spot near Durban in South Africa, with open ocean conditions and prevailing NE wind, best ridden in January, February, March, 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, March, September, October, November, December |
| Coordinates | -29.8680, 31.0488 |
About Durban Bay
Good waves with flat water in between. At some areas few wave breakers. All of Durban's beaches are shark netted.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Durban Bay?
The best time to kite Durban Bay is January, February, March, September, October, November, December, when the NE wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Durban Bay offers open ocean conditions with NE wind (Frontal, Trade wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to Durban Bay?
A 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. Rental cars are not expensive.
Hazards at Durban Bay
Wave breaker, Mole.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.