About This Spot
Zanzibar / Breezes Beach, 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 and Medium waves water conditions, making it ideal for beginners and experienced riders alike.
With N–SE–SSE winds, peaking from January to December, Zanzibar / Breezes Beach, Tanzania delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
Kusini and Kaskasi are the prevailing wind in the island: 4 months of Kaskasi wind, 2 months with no wind, 4 months of Kusini wind, 2 months with no wind. Kusini: 15th June through 15th October approx. South to North wind. This wind blows every day, permanently, following parallel to the beach line upwards. In the morning the wind has a speed of 15-18 knots whereas at dusk the speed rises to 18-25 knots. Kaskasi: 15th December through 15th April, approx. North to South wind. This wind also blows parallel to the beach, although the speed varies somehow. There are days with gusts of higher speed wind. Even though one can still learn Kite surfing, sea conditions are more adequate for experienced kiters.
When to Go
Best months: January, February, July, August, September, December.
What to Expect
Shallow, Flat, Chop, Small waves, Medium waves water. Suitable for beginners.
Wind & Conditions
N · SE · SSE · S
Best wind direction
Kusini and Kaskasi are the prevailing wind in the island: 4 months of Kaskasi wind, 2 months with no wind, 4 months of Kusini wind, 2 months with no wind. Kusini: 15th June through 15th October approx. South to North wind. This wind blows every day, permanently, following parallel to the beach line upwards. In the morning the wind has a speed of 15-18 knots whereas at dusk the speed rises to 18-25 knots. Kaskasi: 15th December through 15th April, approx. North to South wind. This wind also blows parallel to the beach, although the speed varies somehow. There are days with gusts of higher speed wind. Even though one can still learn Kite surfing, sea conditions are more adequate for experienced kiters.
Best Months
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚶Short walk to the beach
Location
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