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Spot de St Michaels

St Michaels

St Michaels

South Africa

-30.82 | 30.40

Overview

St Michaels is a kite spot on the KwaZulu-Natal south coast, in the Hibiscus Coast area. This beach offers kite conditions in a subtropical setting with warm tropical waters (22-26°C). Popular family seaside resort. Suitable for intermediate riders.

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Technical details of St Michaels spot

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The spot works in NE to SE winds. Sandy beach with regular waves. Best at mid-tide. Shark nets on the main beach.

Spot opening date

Open all year round

Required level

Intermediate

On the water

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

Parking

Access from the N2. Beachside parking. Seaside resort with restaurants, shops and accommodation. Good tourist infrastructure.

Wind specificities

The dominant wind is the NE (summer trade wind), blowing side-onshore. Reliable thermal wind in the afternoon. The coast starts to face more south here, making SSW winds more side-onshore. Year-round, best October to April.

Hazards

Shore break in large swell. Coastal currents. Sharks despite nets. Jellyfish in summer. Swimmers in peak season.

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