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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.

CountryKenya
Nearest townMombasa
Water typeOpen ocean
LaunchOcean
Best wind directionNE, SE, S
Wind typeTrade
Best monthsJanuary, February, June, July, August, December
TideHigh 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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Where can I take kite lessons near Malindi?

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.