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Kitesurfing & Wingfoil Spots in Kenya

15 published launches, from trip-defining headliners to quiet local sessions. Use this country page to scan the full spot spread, shortlist the best picks, and jump into school discovery fast.

Spot count

15

spots in Kenya

Mapped launches

15

shown on the cluster map

Beginner-ready

13

spots tagged for progression

Country overview

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The launch network in Kenya spans 15 mapped spots and sits within Africa. Use the mini map to scan the spread, then jump into the best-documented launches below.

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Best spots

Top launches in Kenya

Ranked by guide completeness and existing popularity signals so the strongest launch pages surface first.

Full directory

All spots in Kenya

15 linked spot guides live on this country page.

Kenya

Che Shale, Kenya

KitesurfingBeginner

The winds are either from the Northeast or Southeast and hence is always sideonshore. The winds can get up to 30 knots at times but usually more in the 16-20...

Wind

NE · SE

Data depth

Fresh guide

Kenya

Diani Beach, Kenya

KitesurfingBeginner

NE trade winds December and January, with 3-5 Bft. No wind in February. SE winds apparently May to September with 3-6 Bft. Wind blows from 11am through to 1-...

Wind

NE · SE

Data depth

Fresh guide

Kenya

Galu Beach, Kenya

KitesurfingBeginner

The winds are either from the Northeast or Southeast and hence is always sideonshore. The winds can get up to 30 knots at times but usually more in the 16-20...

Wind

N · NE · SE

Data depth

Fresh guide

Kenya

Kilifi, Kenya

KitesurfingBeginner

Flat water inside the reef. Very flat water in the river mouth.

Wind

NE · SE

Data depth

Fresh guide

Kenya

Lamu Island / Kizingoni, Kenya

KitesurfingBeginner

Kaskazi wind from December to January and Kuzi wind in the summer June to August. Constant wind.

Wind

NE · SE · S

Data depth

Fresh guide

Kenya

Lamu Island / Shela, Kenya

KitesurfingBeginner

Lamu Island / Shela, Kenya is a wind-sports spot in Kenya with its most reliable conditions around year-round.

Wind

NE · SE

Data depth

Fresh guide

Kenya

Malindi, Kenya

KitesurfingBeginner

Reefs to the south with nice waves breaking on it.

Wind

NE · SE · S

Data depth

Fresh guide

Kenya

Mida Creek, Kenya

KitesurfingIntermediate

The winds are pretty good, clean and constant.

Wind

N · NE

Data depth

Fresh guide

Kenya

Mombasa Channel, Kenya

KitesurfingAdvanced

Tiny launch for kites, for experts only.

Wind

NE · SE

Data depth

Fresh guide

Kenya

Mtwapa Creek, Kenya

KitesurfingBeginner

Mtwapa Creek, Kenya is a wind-sports spot in Kenya with its most reliable conditions around january - december.

Wind

NE · E

Data depth

Fresh guide

Kenya

Mwazaro Beach, Kenya

KitesurfingBeginner

Wind is sideon most of the times.

Wind

NE · SE

Data depth

Fresh guide

Kenya

Nyali Beach, Kenya

KitesurfingBeginner

Weather in Kenya is divided into the Southeast and Northeast monsoons which give sideshore winds from either the right or left at different times of the year...

Wind

NE · SE

Data depth

Fresh guide

Kenya

Shanzu, Kenya

KitesurfingBeginner

Shanzu, Kenya is a wind-sports spot in Kenya with its most reliable conditions around january - december.

Wind

NE

Data depth

Fresh guide

Kenya

Tiwi Beach, Kenya

KitesurfingBeginner

Tiwi Beach, Kenya is a wind-sports spot in Kenya with its most reliable conditions around january - december.

Wind

NE · SE

Data depth

Fresh guide

Kenya

Watamu, Kenya

KitesurfingBeginner

Strong wind in the summer and lighter winds at Christmas just depends on size of your kites if you can ride or not. The winds are either from the Northeast o...

Wind

NE · SE

Data depth

Fresh guide

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