KiteGlobeGalu Beach
Galu Beach is a kiteboarding spot near Mombasa in Kenya, with open ocean conditions and prevailing N, NE, SE wind, best ridden in January, February, March, June, July, August, September.
| Country | Kenya |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Mombasa |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | N, NE, SE |
| Wind type | Trade |
| Best months | January, February, March, June, July, August, September |
| Tide | Coming tide, Falling tide |
| Coordinates | -4.3607, 39.5620 |
About Galu Beach
As the area has a reef the water tends to be fairly flat. Tide is not really an issue as their isn't much of it. Kiting is always possible but in spring tides it gets very shallow. Anywhere on the Kenya coast is great. As the coast line has a reef there is always the opportunity to do some wave riding on the breakers which is good fun. The reef break is 1 km offshore and gives great waves to play on in addition to the Indian Ocean swell. Great wave periods, amazing sand bars to rest on. Fantastic downwinders over the reef for 15 km.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Galu Beach?
The best time to kite Galu Beach is January, February, March, June, July, August, September, when the N, NE, SE wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Galu Beach offers open ocean conditions with N, NE, SE wind (Trade wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to Galu Beach?
Galu Beach located 40 km south of Mombasa and 15 km south of Diani Beach. Take south road out of Mombassa, cross with Likoni ferry, drive south 30 kms, turn right at Ukunda junction and right at Diani junction - continue till dirt track, continue along dirt road till Aqualand - turn left and enter paradise.
Hazards at Galu Beach
Reefs, Corals.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.