Surf at Durban and KwaZulu-Natal

Last Updated on Sunday, 02 May 2010 09:15 Written by Helga McLeod Tuesday, 02 March 2010 17:31

South African holidays - sights and activities - Surfing

Surfing in Kwa-Zulu Natal South Coast, Mtamvuna River to Winkelspruit, South Africa

Surf at To Strand, KZN South coast, South Africa
Epic right-hand tubes at low tide -  just north of Port Edward.

Surf at Palm Beach, KZN South coast, South Africa
Head out there on a clean swell and light northwest wind for fun beach breaks.

Surf at Trafalgar, KZN South coast, South Africa
For a fun break on the beach with epic right handers, make sure you don't miss out on southwest windy days.

Surf at Marina beach, KZN South coast, South Africa
During summer you will find right and left peaks on the river mouth's sandbank.

Surf at Southbroom, KZN South coast, South Africa
A nice point break on 4/5 foot south groundswell and west wind days.

Surf at Lucien, KZN South coast, South Africa
A fun left-hander on high tide and north winds, east groundswell and summery days.

Surf at Margate, KZN South coast, South Africa
Tubes take off from the shallow reef during low tide and 5-foot light west windy conditions.

Surf at Manaba Beach, KZN South coast, South Africa
So-so... nothing to write songs about.

Surf at Uvongo, KZN South coast, South Africa
One river mouth, some rocks and sand and with big south/west ground swell a few decent waves.

Surf at St Mikes, KZN South coast, South Africa
Here are right-handers popular with everyone - a crowded spot due to the long walls of reef and sandbar combo's.

Surf at Sunwich Port, KZN South coast, South Africa
Near Banana Beach is a inconsistent wave - depending on 4-foot southwest swell.

Surf at Banana Beach, KZN South coast, South Africa
For a hollow right-hander head out here on light west winds - a crowd pleaser!

Surf at Umzumbe, KZN South coast, South Africa
With the right southwest swell spaced out evenly, Umzumbe offers long rides.

Surf at Hiberdene, KZN South coast, South Africa
Not worth writing about.

Surf at Mfazazana (a.k.a The Spot), KZN South coast, South Africa
A Fear Factor kind of spot - watch the valuables on land and in the sea as dodgy characters roam and sharks too. But the upside is good left-handers on easy west and deep southwest groundswell, producing excellent hollow walls.

Surf at DTs (Don't Tell), KZN South coast, South Africa
Not that much to tell.

Surf at Betty's, KZN South coast, South Africa
Inconsistent hollow left-handers.

Surf at Wanderers, KZN South coast, South Africa
For fun right-handers that ride wide back to the beach and occasional long hollow tubes.

Surf at Park Rynie, KZN South coast, South Africa
Not a hotspot but occasionally fun.

Surf at Scottburgh, KZN South coast, South Africa
At best this right-hand point break is fantastic with one or two hush-hush beauts on the side. Be careful not to step of some (local) toes.

Surf at Green Point, KZN South coast, South Africa
Point breaks when south swell and a rocky point meets at Clansthal, bends and run far along the beach.

Surf at Umkomaas, KZN South coast, South Africa
High Rocks has sadly been 'washed away' after the 2007 storm but will hopefully return.

Surf at Umgababa, KZN South coast, South Africa
The river mouth has some sandbank peaks worth checking out.

Surf at Baggies, KZN South coast, South Africa
A hectic spot with hectic surfers and some good surfing too on Warner Beach.

Surf at Pulpit, KZN South coast, South Africa
Further north from Baggies you will find an easier and less populated slight point break depending on swell size and west wind.

Surf at Amanzimtoti, KZN South coast, South Africa
This laid back coastline comes with easy fun waves such as Toti Pipe.

Surf at Winkelspruit, KZN South coast, South Africa
Still good surfing and still netted! It is NOT the most recorded shark attack spot in the world anymore - not since the 60's.

Surfing Durban, from Winkelspruit - Mgeni River Mouth, South Africa

Surf at Isipingo Beach, Durban, South Africa
So-so.

Surf at Treasure Beach, Durban, South Africa
Fast and extreme hollow peaks on rock slabs and shallow sandbars on low tides.

Surf at Pigs' Hut, Durban, South Africa
A deep reef point on the Bluff that is not as sensitive to the swell direction as others and rocks when there's a good land breeze and groundswell.

Surf at Brighton, Durban, South Africa
Extremely hollow rock slabs, a middle peak produces many barrels during light northwest wind.

Surf at Cave Rock, Durban, South Africa
Taking off over exposed reef you may come face to face with a crazy perfect tube that cooks on big swell and guts. Be friendly to the locals - hey are possessive.

Surf at Main Cave, Durban, South Africa
Between the sandy reef and tidal pool are hollow peaks on days with 4 - 6 foot groundswells and easy northwest wind.

Surf at the Ranch, Durban, South Africa
Inconsistent spot with weird shifty banks.

Surf at Ansteys, Durban, South Africa
Cooking with epic right-handers over a sandy reef on clean south to southeast groundswell of 5 foot and northwest wind.

Surf at Garveys, Durban, South Africa
North from Ansteys is another hectic (hostile, violent, vicious etc etc.) spot with no shark nets either.

Surf at Old Cave Rock, Durban, South Africa
A great right-hand reef break is unbeatable and unsurfable unless you are a local or a shark.

Surf at Vetch's Reef, Durban, South Africa
With Durban's longest wave, the inside Urchins reef and outside Block proves scary and out of the question unless the tide is high.

Surf at Vetch's Beach, Durban, South Africa
Great spot for beginners and depending on big swell.

Surf at Addington, Durban, South Africa
Dependant on sand, east swell and low tide - another good spot for beginners.

Surf at South Beach, Durban, South Africa
At low tide with sand movement you may find a nice enough wave here - and again, great for beginners.

Surf at the Balmoral Bank (a.k.a Fogs), Durban, South Africa
Best approached on days with light northwest wind and east swell, this right-hander can be fun on the right day.

Surf at New Pier, Durban, South Africa
With a cooking right-hander, this spot is epic on low tides with fast hollow tubs depending on southeast swell and light southwest winds and grows up to 10 feet.

Surf at Dairy Bowl, Durban, South Africa
At best the Dairy has hollow left-handers on east swells.

Surf at North Beach, Durban, South Africa
A popular spot and North Beach deserves it with epic right-hand barrels. Alternatively there�s the left-hand wall towards the pier or the strong right off the pier. Best with light west winds and big swell.

Surf at the Bay of Plenty, Durban, South Africa
Dependable and quite low in traffic, the BoP has a linking number that's unforgettable.

Surf at the Snake Park, Durban, South Africa
Here you will find a great mid-break wave that runs off the pier with double barrels of a twin peak that cooks depending on sand.

Surf at Battery Beach, Durban, South Africa
A powerful spot with big surf when the other spots have mediocre surf.

Surf at Country Club (a.k.a African beach), Durban, South Africa
A left- and right breaker that cooks when the sand is right.

Surf at Mgeni River Mouth, Durban, South Africa
Another left- and right breaker that also cooks when the sand is right and when the sharks are few. Popular with kite boarders and jet skis.

Where are you staying in Durban?

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