KiteGlobeKelso
📍 Durban, South Africa · Kiteboarding spot
Kelso is a kiteboarding spot near Durban in South Africa, with open ocean conditions and prevailing NE, E, SW 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, E, SW |
| Wind type | Frontal, Trade |
| Best months | January, February, August, September, October, November, December |
| Coordinates | -30.3696, 30.7069 |
About Kelso
Good waves. Look out for rocks.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Kelso?
The best time to kite Kelso is January, February, August, September, October, November, December, when the NE, E, SW wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Kelso offers open ocean conditions with NE, E, SW wind (Frontal, Trade wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to Kelso?
From Durban drive south on R102 to Kelso.
Hazards at Kelso
Rocks.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.