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North Beach (Durban)

Break: Beach
Skill level: Intermediate
Best season: Autumn to winter
Crowds: Very high
Swell: S, SE
Wind: W, NW
Tide: All tides
Location: -29.8535, 31.0445

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Durban's most consistent and friendly beach break on the Golden Mile, just north of New Pier. Punchy lefts and rights for every level and a Mr Price Pro contest venue.

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