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Kitesurf spots in Kenya

A forecast-led overview of Kenya kite regions: the spots worth checking, the directions that usually matter, and the local notes Lohera uses when ranking a session.

Mapped spots14

Regions3

Main areasMombasa, Malindi, Lamu

Common windNE, SE, SSE

Typical water: mixed, waves

Regions

Mombasa

9 spots

Common working directions: NE, SE, SSE, S

Water: mixed, waves

Malindi

3 spots

Common working directions: NE, SE, SSE, S

Water: mixed

Lamu

2 spots

Common working directions: NE, SE, SSE, S

Water: mixed

A few spots Lohera is watching

Malindi

Che Shale

Open-coast kitesurf spot at Watamu, Kenya. Mixed flat and chop. Sandy beach launch. Works best in NE, SE winds. Suitable for beginners, intermediates, advanced riders. Watch for rocks.

Mombasa

Diani Beach

Open-coast kitesurf spot at Tiwi, Ukunda, Kenya. Mixed flat and chop. Sandy beach launch. Works best in NE, SE winds. Suitable for beginners, intermediates, advanced riders. Watch for rocks.

Mombasa

Galu Beach

Open-coast kitesurf spot at Diani, Kenya. Mixed flat and chop. Sandy beach launch. Works best in NE, SE, SSE, S winds. Suitable for beginners, intermediates, advanced riders. Watch for rocks.

Mombasa

Kilifi

River-mouth kite spot at Kilifi, Kenya. Mixed flat and chop. Sandy beach launch. Works best in NE, SE winds. Suitable for beginners, intermediates, advanced riders. Watch for rocks.

Lamu

Lamu Island / Kizingoni

Open-coast kitesurf spot at Shela, Kenya. Mixed flat and chop. Sandy beach launch. Works best in NE, SE, SSE, S winds. Suitable for beginners, intermediates, advanced riders. Watch for current.

Lamu

Lamu Island / Shela

River-mouth kite spot at Shela, Kenya. Mixed flat and chop. Sandy beach launch. Works best in NE, SE winds. Suitable for beginners, intermediates, advanced riders. Watch for current.

Mombasa

Malindi

Open-coast kitesurf spot at Malindi, Kenya. Wave-prone. Sandy beach launch. Works best in NE, SE, SSE, S winds. Suitable for beginners, intermediates, advanced riders. Watch for rocks.

Malindi

Mida Creek

River-mouth kite spot at Watamu, Kenya. Mixed flat and chop. Sandy beach launch. Works best in NE, SE, SSE, S winds. Suitable for intermediates, advanced riders.

Mombasa

Mtwapa Creek

River-mouth kite spot at Mtwapa, Kenya. Mixed flat and chop. Sandy beach launch. Works best in NE, SE winds. Suitable for beginners, intermediates, advanced riders.