Zanzibar / Jambiani

📍 Stonetown (ZNZ), Dar es Salaam (DAR), Tanzania · Kiteboarding spot

Zanzibar / Jambiani is a kiteboarding spot near Stonetown (ZNZ), Dar es Salaam (DAR) in Tanzania, with open ocean conditions and prevailing N, NE, E wind, best ridden in January, February, March, June, July, August, September, October, December.

Country	Tanzania
Nearest town	Stonetown (ZNZ), Dar es Salaam (DAR)
Water type	Open ocean
Launch	Ocean
Best wind direction	N, NE, E
Wind type	Thermal, Trade
Best months	January, February, March, June, July, August, September, October, December
Tide	Low tide, Coming tide, Falling tide
Coordinates	-6.3339, 39.5535

About Zanzibar / Jambiani

Flat water, shallow with sandy bottom depending on tides. The reef about 2 km from shore offers perfect waves.

When is the best time to kitesurf at Zanzibar / Jambiani?

The best time to kite Zanzibar / Jambiani is January, February, March, June, July, August, September, October, December, when the N, NE, E wind is most reliable.

What are the wind and water conditions?

Zanzibar / Jambiani offers open ocean conditions with N, NE, E wind (Thermal, Trade wind), launching from ocean.

How do I get to Zanzibar / Jambiani?

Take a taxi (mini van), which can take up to 5 people with all gear and bags.

Hazards at Zanzibar / Jambiani

Ships.

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Where can I take kite lessons near Zanzibar / Jambiani?

7 kite schools operate in Tanzania. See kite schools in Tanzania →

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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.