Riding Conditions in Zanzibar / Uroa Beach, Tanzania
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
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.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
N and SE, SSE, S
.
There is
Trade wind
at Zanzibar / Uroa Beach, Tanzania.
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.
Wind
usually
blows
from N and SE, SSE, S
on the spot.
The
best moments to come
to Zanzibar / Uroa Beach, Tanzania are
January, February, July, August, September and December
.
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
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.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
N and SE, SSE, S
.
There is
Trade wind
at Zanzibar / Uroa Beach, Tanzania.
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.
Wind
usually
blows
from N and SE, SSE, S
on the spot.
The
best moments to come
to Zanzibar / Uroa Beach, Tanzania are
January, February, July, August, September and December
.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Zanzibar / Uroa Beach, Tanzania is a
Shallow, Flat, Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Medium size.
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.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Zanzibar / Uroa Beach, Tanzania is a
Shallow, Flat, Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Medium size.
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.
Need to know
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Boats
.
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
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Boats
.
The is
no particular rules
reported
, but as a best practice,
talk to a local before you go on water.
