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Spot de Banana Beach

Banana Beach

Banana Beach

South Africa

-30.66 | 30.52

Overview

Banana Beach is a kite spot on the KwaZulu-Natal south coast, near Port Shepstone. This sandy beach offers good kite conditions with warm tropical waters (22-26°C). The evocative name matches the lush tropical setting. Suitable for intermediate riders.

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Technical details of Banana Beach spot

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The spot works in NE to SE winds. Sandy beach with regular waves. Best at mid-tide. Sandy bottom.

Spot opening date

Open all year round

Required level

Intermediate

On the water

Warm tropical water (22-26°C). Sandy bottom. Waves of 0.5 to 1.5 m. Moderate coastal currents.

Parking

Access from the N2 via Port Shepstone. Beachside parking. Residential area with some shops.

Wind specificities

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

Hazards

Shore break in large swell. Coastal currents. Sharks present. Jellyfish in summer. Solo sailing not recommended.

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