Malindi
📍 Mombasa, Kenya · Kiteboarding spot
Malindi is a kiteboarding spot near Mombasa in Kenya, with open ocean conditions and prevailing NE, SE, S wind, best ridden in January, February, June, July, August, December.
| Country | Kenya |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Mombasa |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | NE, SE, S |
| Wind type | Trade |
| Best months | January, February, June, July, August, December |
| Tide | High tide |
| Coordinates | -3.2045, 40.1208 |
About Malindi
Reefs to the south with nice waves breaking on it.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Malindi?
The best time to kite Malindi is January, February, June, July, August, December, when the NE, SE, S wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Malindi offers open ocean conditions with NE, SE, S wind (Trade wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to Malindi?
Several accesses to the beach.
Hazards at Malindi
Reefs.
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5 kite schools operate in Kenya. See kite schools in Kenya →
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.