KiteGlobeWakatobi
Wakatobi is a kiteboarding spot near Wakatobi - Tomia in Indonesia, with open ocean conditions and prevailing E wind, best ridden in June, July, August.
| Country | Indonesia |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Wakatobi - Tomia |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | E |
| Wind type | Trade |
| Best months | June, July, August |
| Coordinates | -5.7770, 123.8974 |
About Wakatobi
Beautiful water colors. Lots of space on the water. Inside the reef flat to choppy and shallow, but ridable almost all the time. Booties recommended, since you don't want to step on animals or corals. But also possible to ride without. Outside the reef small rollers, can be flat in between. Many places to be discovered in the area. Look out for snorkelers who sometimes swim around the reef. And also look out for turtles
When is the best time to kitesurf at Wakatobi?
The best time to kite Wakatobi is June, July, August, when the E wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Wakatobi offers open ocean conditions with E wind (Trade wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to Wakatobi?
Wakatobi Dive Resort is located in Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia which is in Southeast Asia. Access from Europe or the US is easy with many airlines offering flights to one of the major cities in Asia and on to Denpasar, Bali which is the gateway (and most amazingly beautiful stopover on the way) to Wakatobi.
Hazards at Wakatobi
Swimmers, Animals, Currents, Buoys, Reefs, Corals, Shells.
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3 kite schools operate in Indonesia. See kite schools in Indonesia →
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- Sawa Island
- Jeneponto KiteSpot
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- Sumbawa / Jalla
- Sumbawa / Nungas
- Sumbawa / Lakey Peak
Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.