Kitesurfing In Watamu Beach
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Discover Kitesurfing In Watamu Beach
In Watamu, you’ll find a long, white sandy beach and reliable thermal side shore winds. Temperatures are tropical, reflecting its proximity to the equator. Perfect kite sessions in bikinis or board shorts await you in consistent winds.
Watamu Beach Kitesurfing Adventures
Watamu stands out as one of Kenya’s premier kitesurfing destinations, offering an exclusive and uncrowded experience for riders of all levels. Nestled along the northern Kenyan coastline, this pristine spot is renowned for its consistent wind and exceptional flatwater conditions. The beaches are stunning, with white sands and palm trees lining the shore – Watamu bay remains rideable even during the lowest tides, ensuring perfect conditions every day. Situated within a protected marine park, Watamu provides a safe and serene environment free from sea urchins, allowing you to enjoy your ride with complete peace of mind. With its tranquil atmosphere, unspoiled beaches, and natural beauty, and in addition, Watamu offers a luxury beach resort stays for those seeking a truly special escape along Kenya’s coastline. Watamu is not just for kitesurfing—it’s also the perfect playground for wing foiling enthusiasts. During the Kusi season, the reef delivers incredible swell for those looking to carve waves and take their riding to the next level. For beginners or those refining their skills, the calm, flat waters of Mida Creek provide an ideal environment for learning and progression.
Top 7 Best Kitesurfing Sites In Watamu
1. Kite Beach (Garoda Beach)
Kite Beach is also the most popular of the kitesurfing spots in Watamu. The beach stretches for about 5 km along the cost. The water is mostly flat with with few waves and patches of coral reef. This setup works really well even for low tides. Wind consistently blows cross on-shore in both Kaskazi and Kuzi seasons.
2. Turtle Bay Sandbar
This is more of a seasonal kitesurfing spot and you’ll experience the best rides during Kaskazi season from December to March. The best time to rock up would be on low tide as the water is nice and flat, great for the kitesurfing lessons or freestylers. Again, consistent cross on-shore winds blow all year round.
3. Plot 40 Sandbar
Located at the tip of the Kite beach, this is an awesome spot with ideal flat water conditions for the beginners and freestylers. It works great in both wind seasons with consistent cross on-shore wind.
4. Short Beach
Short Beach has its name after – you guessed it, being short. But if you like a bit of an easy wave, this spot has your name on it. It works best on Kuzi season, water usually stays just about a waist deep. Short Beach sits just on the tip of Mida Creek. When the tides are low, you can cut through around the rocks from Garoda Beach to access it, otherwise the longer way around.
5. Mida Creek Sandbar
Going inland from the sea into the Arabuko Sokoke Forest, there’s a bit of a hidden gem, a broadwater tidal creek surrounded by extensive mangroves and lined with palm trees. The 30+ km2 creek is home to many species birds, fish and feeding sea turtles.
The sandbar sits right in the heart of this creek. Speak to one of the kitesurfing schools on Kite Beach and check it out, best on low tide. It is a great experience not to be missed.
6. Jacaranda
Jacaranda is considered as one of the world’s top flat water kitespots. This spot is the best on neap tide and works great in both Kaskazi and Kuzi wind seasons with consistent cross on-shore wind.
7. Silversands
This spot is a little bit of a trip from Watamu and due to being a bit hidden around the coast, Silversands tends to work the best only in Kuzi season, so that’s from June till September when the wind hits this spot just slightly cross off-shore which also delivers some awesome waves. So if you enjoy wave riding, watch out for this one.
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