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Umdloti

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South Africa, Umdloti, South Africa
Coordinates: -29.6710, 31.1182
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Rocks in certain areas, easy to spot. Umdloti Beach is one of the most classic spots to kitesurf along the Durban coastline. Umdloti is a great spot for wave riding, 2 point breaks work really well in the desired wind direction. Sandy beach. Rocks in certain areas. Predominant winds are Northeasterly and Southwesterly. This spot can be used in both directions. Average winds are between 10 kts and 25 kts. The water is extremely warm in summer, no wetsuits required. In winter the water can get a bit colder and a short wetsuit is required. The lagoon can be kited the whole way through the year. Water: Mediumwave. Features: Rooms, Shop, Repair, Rental, Rescue, Shower, Toilet, Food, Parking. Rider ability: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert.

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Wind

4 kn

NW · gusts 7 kn

Waves

1.4 m

9s period

Swell

1.4 m

Tide

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Updated 24/08/2026, 02:13:30

Forecast

Mon 24Tue 25Wed 26Thu 27Fri 28Sat 29Sun 30NW00:00NW06:00E12:00NE18:00W00:00W06:00SE12:00S18:00SW00:00W06:00SE12:00SE18:00NE00:00NE06:00NE12:00NE18:00NE00:00N06:00NE12:00NE18:00NE00:00N06:00NE12:00NE18:00N00:00S06:00S12:00S18:00
Wind scale
Max 35 kn
Max 3.0 m waves
Updated 24/08/2026, 02:13:32

Data: Open-Meteo

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Rocks in certain areas, easy to spot. Rocks in certain areas.

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