KiteGlobePK 55
PK 55 is a kiteboarding spot near Nouakchott in Mauritania, with open ocean conditions and prevailing NNW wind, best ridden in February, March, April, May, June, July, October, November.
| Country | Mauritania |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Nouakchott |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | NNW |
| Best months | February, March, April, May, June, July, October, November |
| Coordinates | 18.4311, -16.0525 |
About PK 55
Water generally quite flat if occasionally a little too choppy for most tastes. Occasional jellyfish swarms in June and July.
When is the best time to kitesurf at PK 55?
The best time to kite PK 55 is February, March, April, May, June, July, October, November, when the NNW wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
PK 55 offers open ocean conditions with NNW wind, launching from ocean.
How do I get to PK 55?
Location is exactly 55kms north of the capital Nouakchott and then 10 mins down a dirt track, the turning to which is marked by a dead camel (no joke!) and a tire on a post...welcome to Mauritania.
Hazards at PK 55
Animals.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.