KiteGlobeAmwaj Island
Amwaj Island is a kiteboarding spot in Bahrain, with open ocean conditions and prevailing N, W, NNW wind, best ridden in January, February, June, July, November, December.
| Country | Bahrain |
|---|---|
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Best wind direction | N, W, NNW |
| Wind type | Thermal |
| Best months | January, February, June, July, November, December |
| Tide | Coming tide |
| Coordinates | 26.3000, 50.6583 |
About Amwaj Island
The wind generally blows either from the Northwest or the Southeast. The best wind for kiting up in Amwaj is the Northerly breeze, as this is usually strong ranging between 15-25 knots, while the Southerly breeze is normally pretty weak. The wind is generally unpredictable, especially in the summer. It might blow up for a couple of days and then disappear for a week or two. Summer is usually pretty dead, apart from June and July when the Northerly (Shamal) wind should pick up and blow more consistently. Winter is good as the wind is stronger and more constant, during the summer the wind is less predictable. For kitesurfers, kiteboarders, snowkiters and landkiters. All info you ever wanted! Forum, Spots, Videos
When is the best time to kitesurf at Amwaj Island?
The best time to kite Amwaj Island is January, February, June, July, November, December, when the N, W, NNW wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Amwaj Island offers open ocean conditions with N, W, NNW wind (Thermal wind).
How do I get to Amwaj Island?
No walk
Hazards at Amwaj Island
Ships, Fishernets, Corals, Rocks, Stones, Shells, Rocks, Stones, Shells, Concrete, Road, Cars.
View Amwaj Island on the interactive map →Other kite spots near Amwaj Island
Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.