Umtentweni
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Relatively active crew of locals
Atmosphere:
Long running beach which can offer many types of waves. enjoy. Regional classic isolated yet close to the main town of Port Shepstone. A place to visit when the wave is cranking.
Additional Info:
Nice breaks from both left or right, amazing shorebreak on some days whih are deadly but not surfable.
Location
Loading...Access
Just before entering Port Shepstone take the Umtentweni off ramp.
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Sandbar |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Sandy |
| Power | Hollow, Ordinary |
| Frequency | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
| Normal length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
| Good day length | Long (150 to 300m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | NorthWest, West |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | Unknown |
| Swell size | 3ft-5ft - 8ft+ |
| Tide | Don't know |
| Tide movement | Rising and falling tides |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Empty |
Dangers
Rocks, Localism
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Sunwich Port
2.04 miles away
| Direction: | Right |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
Port Shepstone
4.05 miles away
| Direction: | Right |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
Banana Beach
4.28 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |