KiteGlobeNyali Beach
Nyali Beach is a kiteboarding spot near Mombasa in Kenya, with open ocean conditions and prevailing NE, SE wind, best ridden in January, June, July, August, December.
| Country | Kenya |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Mombasa |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | NE, SE |
| Wind type | Trade |
| Best months | January, June, July, August, December |
| Coordinates | -4.0386, 39.7162 |
About Nyali Beach
Nyali Beach has a large area of flat water enclosed by a reef 2kms offshore which offers some epic wave-riding. Although tidal it works on all states of the tide unlike a number of other beaches in the Mombasa area.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Nyali Beach?
The best time to kite Nyali Beach is January, June, July, August, December, when the NE, SE wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Nyali Beach offers open ocean conditions with NE, SE wind (Trade wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to Nyali Beach?
Flying to Mombasa is generally via Nairobi although there are some scheduled and charter flights to fly directly. Once at the airport it's a quick 20 minute transfer to Nyali Beach.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.