KiteGlobeUmhlanga
Umhlanga is a kiteboarding spot near Durban in South Africa, with open ocean conditions and prevailing NNE 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 | NNE |
| Wind type | Frontal, Trade |
| Best months | January, February, March, September, October, November, December |
| Coordinates | -29.7232, 31.0898 |
About Umhlanga
Excellent waves. As with most of the Durban beaches there is consistent surf year round. Look out for surfers as there are often a few around in the lighter winds. All of Durban's beaches are shark netted.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Umhlanga?
The best time to kite Umhlanga is January, February, March, September, October, November, December, when the NNE wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Umhlanga offers open ocean conditions with NNE wind (Frontal, Trade wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to Umhlanga?
Umhlanga is located approximately 15 km North of Durban. 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. For information on the beaches please refer to the beaches section. Rental cars are not expensive.
Hazards at Umhlanga
Swimmers.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.