KiteGlobePalm Beach
Palm Beach 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 |
| Coordinates | -30.9784, 30.2811 |
About Palm Beach
Blue Flag Beach status, clear water. Currents and rips can be quite strong if you tend to sit in the water for periods of time.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Palm Beach?
The best time to kite Palm Beach is January, February, August, September, October, November, December, when the NE wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Palm Beach offers open ocean conditions with NE wind (Frontal, Trade wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to Palm Beach?
About 25km south of Margate.
Hazards at Palm Beach
Currents.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.