About This Spot
Lamu Island / Kizingoni, Kenya is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in Kenya.
Situated in Africa, the spot offers Shallow and Flat and Chop and Small waves water conditions, making it ideal for beginners and experienced riders alike.
With NE–SE–SSE winds, peaking from January to December, Lamu Island / Kizingoni, Kenya delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
Kaskazi wind from December to January and Kuzi wind in the summer June to August. Constant wind.
When to Go
Warm all year round.
What to Expect
Very occasionally, there are other users on the water. Miles of ocean to oneself. A huge sand bar extends out for a few KM. Excellent flatwater conditions +/- 3 hrs around low tide. At high tide, some 1m waves break way out on the sand bar but no tubes. Just fun to play on.
Wind & Conditions
NE · SE · SSE · S
Best wind direction
Kaskazi wind from December to January and Kuzi wind in the summer June to August. Constant wind.
Best Months
Water Conditions
Very occasionally, there are other users on the water. Miles of ocean to oneself. A huge sand bar extends out for a few KM. Excellent flatwater conditions +/- 3 hrs around low tide. At high tide, some 1m waves break way out on the sand bar but no tubes. Just fun to play on.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚗No walk to the beach
Get to Lamu and here to the southwest tip of the island.
Location
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