KiteGlobeShanzu
📍 Mombasa, Kenya · Kiteboarding spot
Shanzu is a kiteboarding spot near Mombasa in Kenya, with open ocean conditions and prevailing NE wind, best ridden in January, June, July, August, December.
| Country | Kenya |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Mombasa |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | NE |
| Wind type | Trade |
| Best months | January, June, July, August, December |
| Tide | High tide, Coming tide, Falling tide |
| Coordinates | -3.9728, 39.7522 |
About Shanzu
Water: Flat, Chop
When is the best time to kitesurf at Shanzu?
The best time to kite Shanzu is January, June, July, August, December, when the NE wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Shanzu offers open ocean conditions with NE wind (Trade wind), launching from ocean.
Hazards at Shanzu
Ships.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.