Nyali Beach, Kenya kitesurfing spot

🇰🇪Kenya·Africa

Nyali Beach, Kenya

● Beginner◆ Intermediate▲ Expert🌊OceanWind sports destination

Wind

NE–SE

Best Season

Jan–Dec

Water

Shallow · Flat

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.

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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.

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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.

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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

NESW

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

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Water Conditions

ShallowFlatChopSmall wavesMedium waves

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.

Big beachSand💧 Crystal Clear

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Facilities & Access

🅿️Parking✓ Available
🚻Toilets✓ Available
🍹Beach Bar / Food✓ Available
📚Lessons Available
🏨Accommodation
🛟Rescue Service✓ Available
🪁Gear Rental
🚿Showers✓ Available

📍 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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Nyali Beach, Kenya

-4.0386°N, 39.7162°E

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