La Mercy Lagoon, South Africa is a Flat, Small waves and Medium waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
NE and SW
.
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
There is
Food
available on the spot.
La Mercy Lagoon, South Africa is a Flat, Small waves and Medium waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
NE and SW
.
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
There is
Food
available on the spot.
How to get there
Follow the M4 north out of the cbd, pass Umhlanga, pass Umdloti, as you go over the bridge and you will see the lagoon to the right of you. Take the turn left just as you go over the bridge, follow the road around and you will see the entrance to the lagoon.
Follow the M4 north out of the cbd, pass Umhlanga, pass Umdloti, as you go over the bridge and you will see the lagoon to the right of you. Take the turn left just as you go over the bridge, follow the road around and you will see the entrance to the lagoon.
Riding Conditions in La Mercy Lagoon, South Africa
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
The water is extremely warm in summer, no wetsuits required. In winter the water can get a bit colder and a short wetsuit is required. The lagoon can be kited the whole way through the year.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
NE and SW
.
There is
Frontal and Trade wind
at La Mercy Lagoon, South Africa.
Predominant winds are Northeasterly and Southwesterly. This spot can be used in both directions. Average winds are between 10 kts and 25 kts.
Wind
usually
blows
from NE and SW
on the spot.
The
best moments to come
to La Mercy Lagoon, South Africa are
January, February, August, September, October, November and December
.
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
The water is extremely warm in summer, no wetsuits required. In winter the water can get a bit colder and a short wetsuit is required. The lagoon can be kited the whole way through the year.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
NE and SW
.
There is
Frontal and Trade wind
at La Mercy Lagoon, South Africa.
Predominant winds are Northeasterly and Southwesterly. This spot can be used in both directions. Average winds are between 10 kts and 25 kts.
Wind
usually
blows
from NE and SW
on the spot.
The
best moments to come
to La Mercy Lagoon, South Africa are
January, February, August, September, October, November and December
.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
La Mercy Lagoon, South Africa is a
Flat, Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Medium size.
The beach is a nice soft sandy beach with loads of space to rig, launch and land kites. There is also a grass area that most people use to inflate and deflate kites. This also makes it a nice view point for all spectators.
One of Durbans only locations that you have the best of both worlds: flat water on one side and waves on the other. The location is about 20 min north from the city center. This is generally a beginners area, space is limited.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
La Mercy Lagoon, South Africa is a
Flat, Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Medium size.
The beach is a nice soft sandy beach with loads of space to rig, launch and land kites. There is also a grass area that most people use to inflate and deflate kites. This also makes it a nice view point for all spectators.
One of Durbans only locations that you have the best of both worlds: flat water on one side and waves on the other. The location is about 20 min north from the city center. This is generally a beginners area, space is limited.
Need to know
There is
no beach users
reported here.
The is
no particular rules
reported
, but as a best practice,
talk to a local before you go on water.
Need to know
Need to know
There is
no beach users
reported here.
The is
no particular rules
reported
, but as a best practice,
talk to a local before you go on water.
