About This Spot
Farwah Island, Libya is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in Libya.
Situated in Africa, the spot offers Shallow and Flat and Small waves water conditions, making it ideal for beginners and experienced riders alike.
With WNW winds, peaking from January to December, Farwah Island, Libya delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
Best time in winter and fall because most of the time the wind is coming from WNW.
When to Go
Air temperature is around 25-30°C in summer. In winter as low as 10°C and if you catch a sunny day as high as the 20's°C. Water warm enough to wear shorts in summer (use sun protection). Wetsuit (2/3mm) for the winter. Most probably you can kite all year round.
What to Expect
Its the best place for beginners and intermediate kiters, who would like to learn new tricks, because its a nature lagoon in between the island and the mean land and its shallow water.
Wind & Conditions
WNW
Best wind direction
Best time in winter and fall because most of the time the wind is coming from WNW.
Best Months
Water Conditions
Its the best place for beginners and intermediate kiters, who would like to learn new tricks, because its a nature lagoon in between the island and the mean land and its shallow water.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚶Short walk to the beach
It is located at the west side of Tripoli, about 100km from Tripoli about 1:30 hour away. Better during weekends and vacations. You have two options, you can do kitting from the main land, or you can rent a boat to drop you to the island, which costs 15 Euro both ways.
Location
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