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Alkandstrand is Richards Bay's ocean beach, on the KwaZulu-Natal north coast. This sandy beach offers open-sea kite conditions with warm tropical waters (22-26°C). Ocean alternative to the flat-water spot at Pelican Island. Suitable for intermediate riders.
The spot works in NE to SE winds. Sandy beach exposed to swell. Best at mid-tide. Less sheltered than Pelican Island in the bay.
Warm tropical water (22-26°C). Sandy bottom. Regular waves. Moderate coastal currents.
Intermediate
Open all year round
Access from Richards Bay. Beachside parking. Richards Bay urban infrastructure nearby.
Shore break. Coastal currents. Sharks present (bull sharks and Zambezi sharks). Jellyfish in summer. Solo sailing not recommended.
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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