Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Ulundi, South Africa

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Ulundi...

Ulundi is a coastal city in South Africa. It is a fairly small-sized town close to the ocean with a population of 20753 people. The water temperature around Ulundi changes slightly throughout the year. The temperature ranges from 20°C (68°F) in July up to 25.6°C (78.1°F) in the month of February, as shown in the interactive table below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 23°C (73°F) and the best time for water activities is late winter, since Ulundi is located in the southern hemisphere.
Hover over the bars to see temperature for each month in Celsius and Fahrenheit.

What is the current water temperature near Ulundi?

The current water temperature in the month of March near Ulundi is ca:

Are there surf spots close by?

There are not many surf spots in proximity to Ulundi. A spot that might be worth checking out is Richards Bay, which is 52.6km (44.1miles) away from Ulundi. Click here for directions and for more information on Richards Bay and its water temperature. Other fun surfspots near Ulundi are Cape Vidal, which is roughly 71.1km (44.1miles) away, and Ballito, located approximately 84km (52.2miles) from Ulundi.

Are there sandy beaches near by?

Not too many beaches are near to Ulundi. A good beach nearby is Ponto DOuro, which is almost 140.9km (87.5miles) away from Ulundi. If you have some extra time, you can also try Kidds Beach, approximately 396.4km (246.2miles) away from Ulundi.

What kind of wetsuit thickness is recommended for Ulundi?

The sea temperature around Ulundi is very warm, reaching up to 26°C (78°F) in the months of January, February, and March. During this time, in the late summer, a rashguard or 1mm top might be required for temperature-senstive people, but most will be ok without a wetsuit for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving . Nevertheless, during summer, sea temperatures reach lows of approximately 20°C (68°F). During these months, a 3/2 wetsuit might be required to feel comfortable, but some might even be fine with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top. For very windy conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be better to have a 4/3 wetsuit.

How is the diving and fishing close to Ulundi?

Due to significant temperature changes during the year, fishing and Scuba diving conditions vary a lot depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 20 to 25°C (68-77°F) during June, July, and August. Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish can usually be found in waters of this temperature range. Nevertheless, the conditions normally change during winter when water temperatures go up to 21 to 26°C (69-78°F). Fish which can often times be found in waters of this temperature range include: Barracuda, Black Marlin, Blue Marlin, Jack Crevalle, Sailfish, and Yellowfin Tuna.

Directions to Ulundi: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Fun facts about Ulundi...

Do you know what the the city Bejaia in Algeria, the city Banakaja in Indonesia, and the city Mortagne-du-Nord in France have in common with Ulundi? Click on the links to find out...