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Umdloti: surf spot in Durban
- Wave
- Beach break, lefts & rights
- Level
- Advanced
- Faces
- ESE (offshore wind: WNW)
- Best tide
- low to mid (from en.wannasurf.com, checked 2026-11-05)
- Best season
- Mar – Sep: March, April, May, June, July, August, September
- Water temperature
- 20–26°C (boardshorts (warmest) to 3/2 mm (coldest))
- Location
- Durban, South Africa (-29.6759, 31.1165)
Places to stay near Umdloti
- Villa 93 (13 km away): Villa
- Joan's Bed and Breakfast (13 km away): Hotel
- Andhra Guest House (13 km away): Hotel
- Fairway Boutique Hotel (13 km away): Hotel
- Tyne Aparthotel\n (13 km away): Hotel
- Grassroots Bed and Breakfast (13 km away): B&B
- Shalom Hotel (13 km away): Hotel
- Astor House (13 km away): Hotel
Surf schools near Umdloti
- Suncoast Pirates Surf Lifesaving Club (19 km away)
- Bay of Plenty (20 km away)
- Durban - North Pier Beach (20 km away)
- North Beach (21 km away)
- Durban Surf Lifesaving Club (21 km away)
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to surf Umdloti?
Umdloti is in Durban, where the best surf season is Mar – Sep (March, April, May, June, July, August and September). It works best at this tide: low to mid. The wind is offshore there when it blows from the WNW.
What wind is offshore at Umdloti?
Umdloti faces ESE, so wind from the WNW blows offshore and grooms the waves, while wind from the ESE blows onshore and makes them choppy. The forecast on this page rates every hour with its wind.
What is the best tide to surf Umdloti?
The best tide at Umdloti is low to mid, from published surf guides (en.wannasurf.com, checked 2026-11-05). The forecast on this page weighs each hour’s tide and shows the best window each day.
Is Umdloti good for beginners?
Umdloti is for advanced surfers.
Where can I stay near Umdloti?
The nearest places to stay are Villa 93 (13 km away), Joan's Bed and Breakfast (13 km away), Andhra Guest House (13 km away) and Fairway Boutique Hotel (13 km away). Swell Cabin lists 685 places to stay within 10 km of Durban.
What is the surf forecast for Umdloti?
Swell Cabin rates Umdloti hour by hour for the next 7 days (Flat, Poor, Fair, Good, Great, Epic) from the way it faces, its level and its best tide, with the swell and wind forecast, and shows the best time each day.
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