Located in Kwazulu Natal – South, South Africa, Donkey Kong Island is a decent reef break that offers up some fun, barreling right-handers on higher tides. The waves here are challenging and break for up to 200 meters (656 feet) over a rock bottom.
What are the best surf conditions for Donkey Kong Island?
Donkey Kong Island gets good between head high and double overhead. We recommend riding a shortboard and then a step up as the size picks up. This break is good for intermediate and advanced-level surfers. The surf here usually has a wave (5/10) and will generally have a crew (6/10). The best winds are from the Northeast. The best swells are from the Southwest. Works best on a mid to high tide.
We recommend wearing boardshorts or a bikini year-round here. Water temperatures range between 27°C (80.6°F) in January and 22°C (71.6°F) in winter. See the temperature chart below for more data on this.
