KiteGlobeLamu Island / Shela
📍 Lamu, Kenya · Kiteboarding spot
Lamu Island / Shela is a kiteboarding spot near Lamu in Kenya, with open ocean conditions and prevailing NE, SE wind.
| Country | Kenya |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Lamu |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean, River Mouth |
| Best wind direction | NE, SE |
| Wind type | Trade |
| Coordinates | -2.3013, 40.9113 |
About Lamu Island / Shela
Water: Shallow, Flat, Chop, Small wave
What are the wind and water conditions?
Lamu Island / Shela offers open ocean conditions with NE, SE wind (Trade wind), launching from ocean, river mouth.
Hazards at Lamu Island / Shela
Currents.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.