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Lamu Island / Kizingoni, Kenya

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Lamu Island / Kizingoni, Kenya is a Shallow, Flat, Chop and Small waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NE and SE, SSE, S .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
There is Food available on the spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Lamu Island / Kizingoni, Kenya !
Safety first! There is Rescue/Lifeguards on the spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
Lamu Island / Kizingoni, Kenya is a Shallow, Flat, Chop and Small waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NE and SE, SSE, S .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
There is Food available on the spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Lamu Island / Kizingoni, Kenya !
Safety first! There is Rescue/Lifeguards on the spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
How to get there
Get to Lamu and here to the southwest tip of the island.
Nearest Airports
Distance
Nairobi (NBO)
580km from spot
Mombasa (MBA)
300km from spot
Kilimanjaro (JRO)
565km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
Get to Lamu and here to the southwest tip of the island.
Nearest Airports
Distance
Nairobi (NBO)
580km from spot
Mombasa (MBA)
300km from spot
Kilimanjaro (JRO)
565km from spot

Lamu Island / Kizingoni, Kenya, next to Shela, Lamu, Kenya

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Riding Conditions in Lamu Island / Kizingoni, Kenya
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Warm all year round.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NE and SE, SSE, S .
There is Trade wind at Lamu Island / Kizingoni, Kenya.
Kaskazi wind from December to January and Kuzi wind in the summer June to August. Constant wind.
Wind usually blows from NE and SE, SSE, S on the spot.
The best moments to come to Lamu Island / Kizingoni, Kenya are January, June, July, August and December .
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Warm all year round.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NE and SE, SSE, S .
There is Trade wind at Lamu Island / Kizingoni, Kenya.
Kaskazi wind from December to January and Kuzi wind in the summer June to August. Constant wind.
Wind usually blows from NE and SE, SSE, S on the spot.
The best moments to come to Lamu Island / Kizingoni, Kenya are January, June, July, August and December .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Lamu Island / Kizingoni, Kenya is a Shallow, Flat, Chop and Small waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Big size.
Beach is soft. Unpolluted and very empty. Often you and friends are the only ones around. Long beach stretching for miles and miles to kite along.
Very occasionally, there are other users on the water. Miles of ocean to oneself. A huge sand bar extends out for a few KM. Excellent flatwater conditions +/- 3 hrs around low tide. At high tide, some 1m waves break way out on the sand bar but no tubes. Just fun to play on.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Lamu Island / Kizingoni, Kenya is a Shallow, Flat, Chop and Small waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Big size.
Beach is soft. Unpolluted and very empty. Often you and friends are the only ones around. Long beach stretching for miles and miles to kite along.
Very occasionally, there are other users on the water. Miles of ocean to oneself. A huge sand bar extends out for a few KM. Excellent flatwater conditions +/- 3 hrs around low tide. At high tide, some 1m waves break way out on the sand bar but no tubes. Just fun to play on.
Need to know
There is no beach users reported here.
When you are on water, be careful of Currents .

Beach risk reported: None .
The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.
Need to know
Need to know
There is no beach users reported here.
When you are on water, be careful of Currents .

Beach risk reported: None .
The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.
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#1: Tribe Watersports
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4.9/5 (108)
#2: Quest Kiteboarding
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4.4/5 (74)
#3: H2o Extreme Watersports
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4.4/5 (43)
Additional information
We don’t know if a parking is available at Lamu Island / Kizingoni, Kenya.
The spot has Showers and Toilets facilities.
There is Food available on the spot
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Wind and Temperature over the past years
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There are 5 kitesurf schools and 15 kitesurf spots in Kenya.
Best months: January February July August September
Best months: January February July August September
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