Kotu Beach

Kotu Beach is a kiteboarding spot near Banjul in Gambia, with open ocean conditions.

About Kotu Beach

Water ranges from flat calm (when you need a big kite for the low wind) to choppy with some lovely little waves for jumps. It's shallow enough to get a reasonable distance out from the beach (about 30 m), but then shelves quite steeply. There are waves breaking 200-300m off shore. At Kotu Beach you will find a lot chaotic waves sometimes building fast and a nice flat shore break to surf. At low tide beware of the rocks on the left side which you will the see. This spot is not a beginner spot but if you are advanced you will have a lot fun. If you are a beginner it is better to walk a few 100 meters to the right side to get less and lower waves.

What are the wind and water conditions?

Kotu Beach offers open ocean conditions (Thermal wind), launching from ocean.

How do I get to Kotu Beach?

From Banjul drive westwards towards the coast and get to Kotu. From the 'Kotu Strip' group of hotels, go out onto the beach, turn left and walk the half km to the point (Kotu Point Beach Bar).

Hazards at Kotu Beach

Rocks.

Where can I take kite lessons near Kotu Beach?

2 kite schools operate in Gambia. See kite schools in Gambia →

Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.