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Socotra Island / Irsal

๐Ÿ“ Yemen ยท Kiteboarding spot

Socotra Island / Irsal is a kiteboarding spot in Yemen, with open ocean conditions and prevailing SW wind, best ridden in May, June, July, August, September.

CountryYemen
Water typeOpen ocean
Best wind directionSW
Wind typeTrade
Best monthsMay, June, July, August, September
Coordinates12.5557, 54.5094

About Socotra Island / Irsal

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When is the best time to kitesurf at Socotra Island / Irsal?

The best time to kite Socotra Island / Irsal is May, June, July, August, September, when the SW wind is most reliable.

What are the wind and water conditions?

Socotra Island / Irsal offers open ocean conditions with SW wind (Trade wind).

How do I get to Socotra Island / Irsal?

Short walk

Hazards at Socotra Island / Irsal

Rocks, Rocks.

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