KiteGlobeSodwana Bay
📍 Durban, Richards Bay, Sodwana, South Africa · Kiteboarding spot
Sodwana Bay is a kiteboarding spot near Durban, Richards Bay, Sodwana in South Africa, with open ocean conditions and prevailing NE wind, best ridden in October, November, December.
| Country | South Africa |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Durban, Richards Bay, Sodwana |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | NE |
| Best months | October, November, December |
| Tide | Low tide |
| Coordinates | -27.5384, 32.6760 |
About Sodwana Bay
Wave and flat water with small waves at low tide.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Sodwana Bay?
The best time to kite Sodwana Bay is October, November, December, when the NE wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Sodwana Bay offers open ocean conditions with NE wind, launching from ocean.
How do I get to Sodwana Bay?
Drive up North from Durban along the coast for about 300 km. Get to Hluhluwe, and after it follow signs to Sodwana Bay.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.