Umdloti
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This spot is awesome, esspecially if you catch it on a good winter morning!
Atmosphere:
Great atmosphere, and many cool friendly people, and very safe.
Additional Info:
Epic spot in winter, large surfing area, and many spots to move to if the surf gets too crowded. Good surf all along Umdloti. Coffee shop, restaurants, pub and shops nearby for after the surf session....
Location
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Past Umhlanga for 10km north, or 20km south of Balito, small village, clear road signs from highways that will guide you, easy to access.
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Sandbar |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Sandy with rock |
| Power | Hollow, Fast, Powerful, Fun |
| Frequency | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | West, SouthWest |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | South |
| Swell size | 3ft-5ft - 10ft+ |
| Tide | Low and mid tide |
| Tide movement | Rising and falling tides |
Crowd
| Week | Few surfers |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Crowded |
Dangers
Rocks, Shark protected
Videos
None
Nearby spots
umdloti tidal pool
0.82 miles away
| Direction: | Right |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
Bronze Beach
3.20 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
Umhlanga Rocks
3.92 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Don't know |