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Spot de Tugela River Mouth

Tugela River Mouth

Tugela River Mouth

South Africa

-29.23 | 31.50

Overview

Tugela River Mouth is a kite spot at the mouth of the Tugela River, KwaZulu-Natal's largest river. This wild, isolated spot offers committed conditions with a mix of river and ocean water. Warm waters (22-26°C). The river mouth creates shifting sandbars and changing currents. Reserved for advanced riders due to isolation and currents.

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Technical details of Tugela River Mouth spot

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The spot works in NE to SE winds. The river mouth creates shifting sandbars. Conditions vary greatly with river flow and tide. Strong currents at the mouth. Extended but unmarked sailing area.

On the water

Warm water (22-26°C), mix of fresh and salt water. Sandy bottom with shifting sandbars. No waves in the river zone, swell at sea. Strong, variable currents at the mouth. Murky water.

Required level

Advanced

Spot opening date

Open all year round

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Parking

Difficult access via dirt road from the N2. Informal parking. Very isolated area with no infrastructure. 4x4 vehicle recommended. Bring water and provisions.

Hazards

Very strong, variable currents at the mouth. Shifting sandbars. Bull sharks present in the river mouth. Crocodiles possible. Hippos upstream. Very isolated spot with no rescue. Buddy system mandatory.

Wind specificities

The dominant wind is the NE (summer trade wind), blowing side-onshore. The wide river mouth can channel wind. Variable wind conditions depending on river state. Year-round, best October to April.

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