KiteGlobeWatamu
Watamu is a kiteboarding spot near Malindi in Kenya, with open ocean conditions and prevailing NE, SE wind, best ridden in January, June, July, August, December.
| Country | Kenya |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Malindi |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | NE, SE |
| Wind type | Trade |
| Best months | January, June, July, August, December |
| Tide | High tide, Tide independent |
| Coordinates | -3.3625, 40.0076 |
About Watamu
Reef: not possible to ride on low tides. But still room to ride elsewhere. As the area has a reef the water tends to be fairly flat. Tide is not really an issue as their isn't much of it. Kiting is always possible but in spring tides it gets very shallow. Nice wave riding on hight tide near the beach and on low tide at the reef.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Watamu?
The best time to kite Watamu is January, June, July, August, December, when the NE, SE wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Watamu offers open ocean conditions with NE, SE wind (Trade wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to Watamu?
Turn right from Malindi airport and follow road for quite a long way then turn right at a petrol station, follow that road and turn left at T-junction and get your kit out there and walk up the beach to the second rock. Kiting is best from this spot.
Hazards at Watamu
Reefs.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.