KiteGlobeDiani Beach
Diani Beach is a kiteboarding spot near Mombasa in Kenya, with open ocean conditions and prevailing NE, SE wind, best ridden in January, May, June, July, August, September, December.
| Country | Kenya |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Mombasa |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | NE, SE |
| Wind type | Trade |
| Best months | January, May, June, July, August, September, December |
| Tide | High tide, Coming tide, Falling tide |
| Coordinates | -4.2949, 39.5875 |
About Diani Beach
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.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Diani Beach?
The best time to kite Diani Beach is January, May, June, July, August, September, December, when the NE, SE wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Diani Beach offers open ocean conditions with NE, SE wind (Trade wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to Diani Beach?
Either fly direct to Mombasa or via Nairobi. About 30km from Mombasa to the South. Just between Tiwi and Ukunda.
Hazards at Diani Beach
Animals, Ships, Reefs.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.