Diani Beach, Kenya
Diani Beach, Kenya is a Shallow, Flat, Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NE and SE .
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is High Tide,Coming Tide,Falling Tide .
There is Food available on the spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Diani Beach, 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.
Diani Beach, Kenya is a Shallow, Flat, Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NE and SE .
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is High Tide,Coming Tide,Falling Tide .
There is Food available on the spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Diani Beach, 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
Either fly direct to Mombasa or via Nairobi. About 30km from Mombasa to the South. Just between Tiwi and Ukunda.
Nearest Airports
Distance
575km from spot
40km from spot
385km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
Either fly direct to Mombasa or via Nairobi. About 30km from Mombasa to the South. Just between Tiwi and Ukunda.
Nearest Airports
Distance
575km from spot
40km from spot
385km from spot
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Riding Conditions in Diani Beach, Kenya
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Virtually on the equator, 30-35°C every day. The water is warm, only need shorts but wear something on your feet.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NE and SE .
There is Trade wind at Diani Beach, Kenya.
NE trade winds December and January, with 3-5 Bft. No wind in February. SE winds apparently May to September with 3-6 Bft. Wind blows from 11am through to 1-2am. Can be light with 3 Bft at times but will build to 4 or 5 Bft on good days.
Wind usually blows from NE and SE on the spot.
The best moments to come to Diani Beach, Kenya are January, May, June, July, August, September and December .
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Virtually on the equator, 30-35°C every day. The water is warm, only need shorts but wear something on your feet.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NE and SE .
There is Trade wind at Diani Beach, Kenya.
NE trade winds December and January, with 3-5 Bft. No wind in February. SE winds apparently May to September with 3-6 Bft. Wind blows from 11am through to 1-2am. Can be light with 3 Bft at times but will build to 4 or 5 Bft on good days.
Wind usually blows from NE and SE on the spot.
The best moments to come to Diani Beach, Kenya are January, May, June, July, August, September and December .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is High Tide,Coming Tide,Falling Tide .
Diani Beach, Kenya is a Shallow, Flat, Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Tidal size.
50-100m wide white sandy beach. There's a tree line next to the beach but no real problem.
The reef is about 1km offshore so inside the water is generally flat to slight chop, outside the reef you have the swell of the Indian Ocean to play with. The lagoon out to the reef can be shallow in places at low tide, has the flattest water but watch out for the sea-urchins underfoot. Mid to high tide is fine.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is High Tide,Coming Tide,Falling Tide .
Diani Beach, Kenya is a Shallow, Flat, Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Tidal size.
50-100m wide white sandy beach. There's a tree line next to the beach but no real problem.
The reef is about 1km offshore so inside the water is generally flat to slight chop, outside the reef you have the swell of the Indian Ocean to play with. The lagoon out to the reef can be shallow in places at low tide, has the flattest water but watch out for the sea-urchins underfoot. Mid to high tide is fine.
Need to know
There is no beach users reported here.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Animals, Boats and Reefs
.
Beach risks reported:
Trees,Bystanders
.
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
Animals, Boats and Reefs
.
Beach risks reported:
Trees,Bystanders
.
The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.
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Additional information
A parking is available at Diani Beach, Kenya.
The spot has Showers and Toilets facilities.
There is Food available on the spot
Webcams around Diani Beach, Kenya
Webcams around Diani Beach, Kenya
Weather Forecast for the next 10days
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3:05 1.1m
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15:25 1.3m
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3:40 1.2m
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15:55 1.5m
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4:05 1.3m
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Wind and Temperature over the past years
Wind and Temperature over the past years
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nightMore about Kitesurfing in Kenya
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Wind stats in Kenya...
Month | % of Windy Days (more than 15kts) |
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Jan | 45 |
Feb | 45 |
Mar | 33 |
Apr | 31 |
May | 42 |
Jun | 39 |
Jul | 35 |
Aug | 27 |
Sep | 25 |
Oct | 23 |
Nov | 20 |
Dec | 28 |
% of Windy Days (more than 15kts)
Additional information
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
Accomodation around the spot
Diani Beach, Kenya













