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Socotra Island / Qadab

๐Ÿ“ Yemen ยท Kiteboarding spot

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

CountryYemen
Water typeOpen ocean
Best wind directionENE
Wind typeThermal
Best monthsMay, June, July, August, September
Coordinates12.6418, 53.9368

About Socotra Island / Qadab

Was on the island in Feb and March. These are supposed to be the least windy months. Only had a 10m and a TT with me. Kited about 2 days a week, would have gotten 5 days a week with a 13m. Summer is supposed to be super strong. For kitesurfers, kiteboarders, snowkiters and landkiters. All info you ever wanted! Forum, Spots, Videos

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

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

What are the wind and water conditions?

Socotra Island / Qadab offers open ocean conditions with ENE wind (Thermal wind).

Hazards at Socotra Island / Qadab

Stones, Shells, Stones, Shells.

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