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Level 4/10

Bay of Plenty

Durban, South Africa
🦈Sharks👥Crowded

Bay of Plenty is Durban's friendly surf cornerstone—a reliable beach break on the famous Golden Mile where generations of South African surfers have learned their craft. Protected by shark nets and patrolled by lifeguards, this is one of Africa's most accessible surf spots, producing consistent peaks that work for all skill levels. The warm Agulhas Current keeps water temperatures pleasant year-round, while the Durban beachfront culture adds energy to every session. This is where South African surf heritage meets modern beach culture.

Spot Details

Swell Requirements

Optimal direction
SSE (160°)
Direction range
120° - 200°
Size range
0.6m - 2.5m
Ideal period
14s+

Wind Requirements

Optimal direction
WNW (290°)
Offshore range
250° - 330°
Best window
morning

Tide Requirements

Optimal tide
mid to high
Optimal range
0.6m - 1.8m

Water temp

22°C

Wetsuit

Springsuit / 2mm

Difficulty

4/10

Crowd level

6/10

Access: 20min from King Shaka International. Golden Mile beachfront.

Getting There

Airport
DUR
Drive time
20 min

Best Season

Peak: Mar-Sep

Secondary: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb

Best autumn-winter. SSE groundswell season.

Data Quality

verified

Verified by Durban surf community