Praia da Barra
📍 Maputo, Inhambane, Mozambique · Kiteboarding spot
Praia da Barra is a kiteboarding spot near Maputo, Inhambane in Mozambique, with open ocean conditions and prevailing NE, E wind, best ridden in 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 | October, November, December |
| Coordinates | -23.7919, 35.5318 |
About Praia da Barra
Shallow area with flat to choppy water. Small waves around the sandbar.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Praia da Barra?
The best time to kite Praia da Barra is October, November, December, when the NE, E wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Praia da Barra offers open ocean conditions with NE, E wind (Trade wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to Praia da Barra?
From Inhambane drive east towards Praia do Tofo. Then drive further north towards Praia da Barra.
View Praia da Barra on the interactive map →Where can I take kite lessons near Praia da Barra?
4 kite schools operate in Mozambique. See kite schools in Mozambique →
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.