About This Spot
Nyali Beach, 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 and Medium waves water conditions, making it ideal for beginners and experienced riders alike.
With NE–SE winds, peaking from January to December, Nyali Beach, Kenya delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
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. Northeast Monsoon gives anywhere between 8m and 12m weather most days from December to April. South-East Monsoon howls from June to September and can blow upwards of 30 knots+. Due to the prevailing sideshore conditions this is a great place to learn and improve. Sideshore NNE and SSW.
When to Go
The air temperature is in the mid-30's almost all-year round you won't need more than board shorts and a rash guard plus plenty of sun-block. The water temperature is around 25-28°C.
What to Expect
Nyali has a large area of flat water enclosed by a reef 2kms offshore which offers some epic wave-riding. Although tidal it works on all states of the tide unlike a number of other beaches in the Mombasa area.
Wind & Conditions
NE · SE
Best wind direction
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. Northeast Monsoon gives anywhere between 8m and 12m weather most days from December to April. South-East Monsoon howls from June to September and can blow upwards of 30 knots+. Due to the prevailing sideshore conditions this is a great place to learn and improve. Sideshore NNE and SSW.
Best Months
Water Conditions
Nyali has a large area of flat water enclosed by a reef 2kms offshore which offers some epic wave-riding. Although tidal it works on all states of the tide unlike a number of other beaches in the Mombasa area.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚶Short walk to the beach
Flying to Mombasa is generally via Nairobi although there are some scheduled and charter flights to fly directly. Once at the airport it's a quick 20 minute transfer to Nyali Beach.
Location
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