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Spot de Umtentweni

Umtentweni

Umtentweni

South Africa

-30.71 | 30.48

Overview

Umtentweni is a kite spot on the KwaZulu-Natal south coast, near Port Shepstone. This beach offers regular kite conditions with warm tropical waters (22-26°C). Quiet small seaside resort with a subtropical setting. Suitable for intermediate riders.

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Spot functioning

The spot works in NE to SE winds. Sandy beach with regular waves. Best at mid-tide. Uncrowded outside peak season.

On the water

Warm tropical water (22-26°C). Sandy bottom. Moderate waves. Moderate coastal currents.

Required level

Intermediate

Spot opening date

Open all year round

Spot currently open :-)

Parking

Access from the N2 via Port Shepstone. Beachside parking. Small village with basic amenities.

Hazards

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

Wind specificities

The dominant wind is the NE (summer trade wind), blowing side-onshore. Reliable thermal wind in the afternoon. Year-round, best October to April.

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