Umhlanga Rocks Surf Lifesaving Club patrols a dangerous but truly beautiful stretch of beach between the Umhlanga Rocks Lighthouse and Black Rock. Umhlanga Rocks is a very popular up market resort to the North of Durban on the Indian Ocean. The beach is a popular surfing spot and usually has a big swell.
Rips can be strong and another danger is the rocks that surround the swimming area.
The beach is protected by shark nets and has an excellent safety record in spite of the conditions. The club Chairman is Mark Edwards. In the last World Championships, known as Rescue '96 and held at Durban's North Beach, the young Umhlanga Rocks team aquitted themselves very well. Their final position was 29th overall out of more than 130 club teams from around the world. Umhlanga Rocks has been one of South Africa's more successful clubs.