KiteGlobeFarwah Island
Farwah Island is a kiteboarding spot near Zuara in Libya, with open ocean conditions and prevailing WNW wind, best ridden in January, February, March, November, December.
| Country | Libya |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Zuara |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean, Lagoon |
| Best wind direction | WNW |
| Wind type | Thermal |
| Best months | January, February, March, November, December |
| Coordinates | 33.0910, 11.7359 |
About Farwah Island
Its the best place for beginners and intermediate kiters, who would like to learn new tricks, because its a nature lagoon in between the island and the mean land and its shallow water.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Farwah Island?
The best time to kite Farwah Island is January, February, March, November, December, when the WNW wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Farwah Island offers open ocean conditions with WNW wind (Thermal wind), launching from ocean, lagoon.
How do I get to Farwah Island?
It is located at the west side of Tripoli, about 100km from Tripoli about 1:30 hour away. Better during weekends and vacations. You have two options, you can do kitting from the main land, or you can rent a boat to drop you to the island, which costs 15 Euro both ways.
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2 kite schools operate in Libya. See kite schools in Libya →
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.