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Umhlanga

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South Africa, Umhlanga, South Africa
Coordinates: -29.7232, 31.0898
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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. Sandy beach. Lots of space. Umhlanga works from NNE through to SW. The windy season for Durban runs from about September to March but has wind throughout the year. The prevailing wind is NNE (sideonshore). Durban is situated on the East Coast of South Africa and enjoys a warm sub-tropical climate year-round with temperatures in the mid to low twenties even in winter. Water about 20°C. Water: Smallwave, Mediumwave. Features: Rooms, Parking. Rider ability: Intermediate, Expert.

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Wind

9 kn

NE · gusts 19 kn

Waves

1.6 m

10s period

Swell

1.2 m

Tide

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Updated 08/10/2026, 08:05:15

Forecast

Thu 8Fri 9Sat 10Sun 11Mon 12Tue 13Wed 14W00:00N06:00NE12:00SE18:00SW00:00W06:00E12:00S18:00SW00:00SW06:00SE12:00E18:00NE00:00NE06:00NE12:00NE18:00NE00:00NE06:00NE12:00NE18:00N00:00SW06:00S12:00S18:00SW00:00E06:00SE12:00E18:00
Wind scale
Max 45 kn
Max 2.5 m waves
Updated 08/10/2026, 08:05:15

Data: Open-Meteo

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