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Spot de Salt Rock

Salt Rock

Salt Rock

South Africa

-29.50 | 31.24

Overview

Salt Rock is a kite spot in the Salt Rock seaside resort, on the KwaZulu-Natal north coast. This popular beach offers kite conditions with warm tropical waters (22-26°C). Salt Rock's natural tidal pool is famous. Family seaside resort with good infrastructure. Suitable for intermediate riders.

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Technical details of Salt Rock spot

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The spot works in NE to SE winds. Sandy beach with rocky sections. Best at mid-tide. Shark nets on the main beach.

Spot opening date

Open all year round

Required level

Intermediate

On the water

Warm tropical water (22-26°C). Mixed sand and rock bottom. Regular waves. Shark nets. Moderate currents.

Parking

Access from the N2 north. Beachside parking. Seaside resort with restaurants, shops and accommodation. Famous tidal pool.

Wind specificities

The dominant wind is the NE (summer trade wind), blowing side-onshore. Reliable thermal wind in the afternoon (15-25 knots). SSW winds work side-offshore. Year-round, best October to April.

Hazards

Rocks on some sections. Shore break. Coastal currents. Sharks despite nets. Jellyfish in summer. Swimmers in peak season.

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