KiteGlobeMarsa El Brega
Marsa El Brega is a kiteboarding spot near Tripoli in Libya, with open ocean conditions and prevailing N wind, best ridden in April, May, June, July.
| Country | Libya |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Tripoli |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | N |
| Wind type | Thermal, Frontal |
| Best months | April, May, June, July |
| Coordinates | 30.8995, 20.0764 |
About Marsa El Brega
The water is generally flat with small swell in the summer months (April to October) and slightly choppy to big swell in the winter months (November to March). There is a reef approx. 150m offshore. Waves can be 2-3m high during storm conditions, but break fast. They are not the best to ride, but good for jumping.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Marsa El Brega?
The best time to kite Marsa El Brega is April, May, June, July, when the N wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Marsa El Brega offers open ocean conditions with N wind (Thermal, Frontal wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to Marsa El Brega?
Fly to Tripoli from Europe. Drive 8 hours east toward Banghazi by taxi or hire car. No real places to stay outside of the company compound.
Hazards at Marsa El Brega
Reefs.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.