🇿🇦South Africa·Africa

Ansteys Beach, South Africa

◆ Intermediate▲ Expert🌊OceanWind sports destination

Wind

NE–E–S

Best Season

Jan–Dec

Water

Small waves · Medium waves

About This Spot

Ansteys Beach, South Africa is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in South Africa.

Situated in Africa, the spot offers Small waves and Medium waves water conditions, making it ideal for experienced riders pushing their limits.

With NE–E–S winds, peaking from January to December, Ansteys Beach, South Africa delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.

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Why Riders Love It

Supports winds from NE through to SW. The windy season for Durban runs from about September through to March but has wind throughout the year. The prevailing wind is NNE.

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When to Go

Durban is situated on the East Coast of South Africa and enjoys a warm sub-tropical climate year-round with temperatures in the mid to low twenties degrees Celsius even in winter. Water about 20°C.

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What to Expect

Excellent waves. As with most of the Durban beaches there is consistent surf year round. Look out for surfers as there are often a few around in the lighter winds. All of Durban's beaches are shark netted.

Wind & Conditions

NESW

NE · E · S · SSW
Best wind direction

Supports winds from NE through to SW. The windy season for Durban runs from about September through to March but has wind throughout the year. The prevailing wind is NNE.

Best Months

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Water Conditions

Small wavesMedium waves

Excellent waves. As with most of the Durban beaches there is consistent surf year round. Look out for surfers as there are often a few around in the lighter winds. All of Durban's beaches are shark netted.

Medium beachSand💧 Clean

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Facilities & Access

🅿️Parking✓ Available
🚻Toilets
🍹Beach Bar / Food
📚Lessons Available
🏨Accommodation
🛟Rescue Service
🪁Gear Rental
🚿Showers

📍 Getting There

🚶Short walk to the beach

Located approx 10 km drive south from the city center of Durban. Car-hire is essential when visiting Durban as there is no public transport that will enable you to get to Durban's beaches or beaches up the north coast or down the south coast. Car-hire is not expensive.

Location

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Ansteys Beach, South Africa

-29.9239°N, 31.0196°E

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