KiteGlobeAreia Branca
Areia Branca is a kiteboarding spot near Maputo, Inhambane in Mozambique, with open ocean conditions and prevailing NE, E wind, best ridden in August, September, October, November, December.
| Country | Mozambique |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Maputo, Inhambane |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | NE, E |
| Wind type | Trade |
| Best months | August, September, October, November, December |
| Coordinates | -23.7809, 35.4799 |
About Areia Branca
Many flat and shallow areas. Choppy in deeper water and small waves. Lots of space and places to play around. Few boats anchored.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Areia Branca?
The best time to kite Areia Branca is August, September, October, November, December, when the NE, E wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Areia Branca offers open ocean conditions with NE, E wind (Trade wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to Areia Branca?
From Inhambane drive east towards Praia do Tofo. Then drive further north towards Praia da Barra. Areia Branca is east of it.
Hazards at Areia Branca
Ships.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.