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Spot de Brighton Beach

Brighton Beach

Brighton Beach

South Africa

-29.93 | 31.01

Overview

Brighton Beach is a kite spot in the Bluff area, south of Durban. This residential beach offers good kite and surf conditions in a quiet, local setting. Warm tropical waters (22-26°C). The spot benefits from shark nets. Suitable for intermediate riders.

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The spot works in NE to SE winds. Sandy beach with regular waves. Tide influences conditions: at low tide, wide beach and easy launch. Shark nets in place. Less crowded than the Golden Mile.

On the water

Warm tropical water (22-26°C). Sandy bottom. Waves of 0.5 to 1.5 m. Moderate coastal currents. Shark nets. Good conditions for intermediate wave riding.

Required level

Intermediate

Spot opening date

Open all year round

Spot currently open :-)

Parking

Access from the Bluff road. Beachside parking in the Brighton Beach residential area. Tarred road. Some shops nearby.

Hazards

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

Wind specificities

The dominant wind is the NE (summer trade wind), blowing side-onshore. The Bluff creates local wind effects. SSW winds also work with a side-offshore component creating flatter water. NE thermal wind reinforced in the afternoon. Year-round, best October to April.

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