Umhlanga Rocks
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Location
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North of Durban at... Umhlanga; look on a map
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Sandy with rock |
| Power | Powerful |
| Frequency | Don't know |
| Normal length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
| Good day length | Long (150 to 300m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | West |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | East |
| Swell size | Less than 3ft - 12ft |
| Tide | Don't know |
| Tide movement | Don't know |
Crowd
| Week | Few surfers |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Few surfers |
Dangers
Rips / undertow, Rocks, Localism, Sharks, Shark protected
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Geteway Wavehouse
0.10 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Don't know |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
Bronze Beach
0.71 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
Umhlanga Rocks
1.30 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) with sand |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |