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Mida Creek

📍 Malindi, Kenya · Kiteboarding spot

Mida Creek is a kiteboarding spot near Malindi in Kenya, with river conditions and prevailing N, NE wind, best ridden in January, June, July, August, December.

CountryKenya
Nearest townMalindi
Water typeRiver
LaunchRiver
Best wind directionN, NE
Wind typeTrade
Best monthsJanuary, June, July, August, December
TideLow tide
Coordinates-3.3806, 39.9717

About Mida Creek

Shallow water with sand banks. Flat where it is shallow. Waves in the deeper area.

When is the best time to kitesurf at Mida Creek?

The best time to kite Mida Creek is January, June, July, August, December, when the N, NE wind is most reliable.

What are the wind and water conditions?

Mida Creek offers river conditions with N, NE wind (Trade wind), launching from river.

How do I get to Mida Creek?

Turn right from Malindi airport and follow the road for quite a long way then turn right an petrol station follow that road and turn left at T-junction carry on going to the end of the road. Turn right follow bending dust track to Captain Andy's Fishing Supply get out your kit and wait for the tide to go out and swim to the sand banks.

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Where can I take kite lessons near Mida Creek?

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.