About This Spot
Djerba / Smile Beach, Tunisia is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in Tunisia.
Situated in Africa, the spot offers Shallow and Flat and Chop water conditions, making it ideal for beginners and experienced riders alike.
With N–NNE–NE winds, peaking from January to December, Djerba / Smile Beach, Tunisia delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
Winds are medium strong, 10-20 knots averaging 14 knots. Summers (July to September) are lighter with N and NE winds (sideonshore), averaging 12-15 knots. Winter brings stronger winds and a decent swell. Some stronger winds, 25-30 knots: November to April and on thermal days in summer.
When to Go
April to November: air 20-35 C°, water 20-30 C°. December to March: air 15 C°, water 15-20 C°. No wetsuit or 2/2 shorty from April to November. 3/3 or 3/4 long wetsuit from December to March.
What to Expect
32km² north shore lagoon. The lagoon offers exceptional conditions for beginners as well as advanced kitesurfers since it is shallow with a soft sandy ground and without currents. Beginners will find their first steps very easy in the absence of waves, current and the need to swim. Advanced kiters will find it easy to train and dial-in their favorite tricks in these laboratory conditions. Any kiter may simply walk back to the shore throughout the whole lagoon. Knee to hip deep. Mirror-flat up to 15 knots. Very small chop in 15+ knots. No obstacles apart from a small wooden rowing fisherman boat here and there. A wave spot is just ahead of the lagoon. Fine strip of sand, 200m wide, dividing lagoon from open sea. Approx. 5 min ride across the lagoon.
Wind & Conditions
N · NNE · NE · ENE · W · WNW · NW · NNW
Best wind direction
Winds are medium strong, 10-20 knots averaging 14 knots. Summers (July to September) are lighter with N and NE winds (sideonshore), averaging 12-15 knots. Winter brings stronger winds and a decent swell. Some stronger winds, 25-30 knots: November to April and on thermal days in summer.
Best Months
Water Conditions
32km² north shore lagoon. The lagoon offers exceptional conditions for beginners as well as advanced kitesurfers since it is shallow with a soft sandy ground and without currents. Beginners will find their first steps very easy in the absence of waves, current and the need to swim. Advanced kiters will find it easy to train and dial-in their favorite tricks in these laboratory conditions. Any kiter may simply walk back to the shore throughout the whole lagoon. Knee to hip deep. Mirror-flat up to 15 knots. Very small chop in 15+ knots. No obstacles apart from a small wooden rowing fisherman boat here and there. A wave spot is just ahead of the lagoon. Fine strip of sand, 200m wide, dividing lagoon from open sea. Approx. 5 min ride across the lagoon.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚶Short walk to the beach
Modern taxi run all day and are cheap. Just hail them from the side of the road and they will stop. They carry up to 4 persons with all kite equipment. Max 3 Euro from any hotel to the kite beach. Smile Beach is just outside the capital Houmt Souk, at the beginning of the Zone Touristique.
Location
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