Zanzibar / Uroa Beach, Tanzania kitesurfing spot

🌍Tanzania·Africa

Zanzibar / Uroa Beach, Tanzania

● Beginner◆ Intermediate▲ Expert🌊OceanWind sports destination

Wind

N–SE–SSE

Best Season

Jan–Dec

Water

Shallow · Flat

About This Spot

Zanzibar / Uroa 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 / Uroa Beach, Tanzania delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.

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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.

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When to Go

The water is azure blue with an average temperature of 27°C the year around. Shorts all year round. Zanzibar is located close to the equator, so the tropical climate creates an endless summer. In addition, the coastal location produces cooling sea breezes that make the climate perfectly enjoyable.

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What to Expect

Shallow blue, perfect crystal clear warm tropical waters protected by a lagoon provide safe kiting for all with optional wave riding on the reef for more advanced riders.

Wind & Conditions

NESW

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

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

Water Conditions

ShallowFlatChopSmall wavesMedium waves

Shallow blue, perfect crystal clear warm tropical waters protected by a lagoon provide safe kiting for all with optional wave riding on the reef for more advanced riders.

Medium beachSand💧 Crystal Clear

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Facilities & Access

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

📍 Getting There

🚶Short walk to the beach

Location

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Zanzibar / Uroa Beach, Tanzania

-6.0979°N, 39.4262°E

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