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Spot de Garfield

Garfield

Garfield

South Africa

-30.07 | 30.88

Overview

Garfield is a kite spot on the KwaZulu-Natal south coast, in the Amanzimtoti area. This beach offers regular kite conditions with warm tropical waters (22-26°C). Residential spot quieter than central Durban. Suitable for intermediate riders.

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The spot works in NE to SE winds. Sandy beach with regular waves. Tide influences conditions. Less crowded than central Durban beaches.

On the water

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

Required level

Intermediate

Spot opening date

Open all year round

Spot currently open :-)

Parking

Access from the N2 south of Durban or the coastal road. Beachside parking in the residential area. Local amenities available.

Hazards

Shore break in large swell. Coastal currents. Sharks despite nets. Jellyfish in summer. Swimmers on weekends.

Wind specificities

The dominant wind is the NE (summer trade wind), blowing side-onshore. SSW wind also works, blowing side-offshore and creating flatter conditions. NE thermal wind in the afternoon. Year-round, best October to April.

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