About This Spot
White Sands, Tanzania is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in Tanzania.
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 N–SE–SSE winds, peaking from January to December, White Sands, Tanzania delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
The windy season is split into two: mid December to February, which is known as the Kaskazi, this normally blows from the North at around 15-18 knots. The Kuzi blows from the South to SE from May to October, but can start in April. The Kuzi is the stronger of the two and blows most days between 15-25 knots but averages between 18-20 knots. Calmer in the morning and gets stronger normally after lunch. Best months are July, August and September where you can expect excellent wind most days.
When to Go
Hot all most of the year around , temp averages between 28-32°C. The hottest months being December and January. Just boardies all year round.
What to Expect
Really flat water on the low tide and slightly choppier on the high. Mainly a flat water site but during the months of July to October sometimes get small fun waves to ride.
Wind & Conditions
N · SE · SSE · S
Best wind direction
The windy season is split into two: mid December to February, which is known as the Kaskazi, this normally blows from the North at around 15-18 knots. The Kuzi blows from the South to SE from May to October, but can start in April. The Kuzi is the stronger of the two and blows most days between 15-25 knots but averages between 18-20 knots. Calmer in the morning and gets stronger normally after lunch. Best months are July, August and September where you can expect excellent wind most days.
Best Months
Water Conditions
Really flat water on the low tide and slightly choppier on the high. Mainly a flat water site but during the months of July to October sometimes get small fun waves to ride.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚶Short walk to the beach
Head North from Dar es Salaam on the New Bogomayo Road about 20km until you get to Mbezi Beach Village, just after the village you will see a wooden sign on the right saying White Sands Hotel. Turn right here and follow this road about 4km to the White Sands resort. Enter the resort and park in the parking lot. Access the beach directly from here.
Location
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