KiteGlobeSocotra Island / Qalansiya
📍 Yemen · Kiteboarding spot
Socotra Island / Qalansiya is a kiteboarding spot in Yemen, with open ocean conditions and prevailing S, SSW, SW wind, best ridden in May, June, July, August, September.
| Country | Yemen |
|---|---|
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Best wind direction | S, SSW, SW |
| Wind type | Trade |
| Best months | May, June, July, August, September |
| Coordinates | 12.6987, 53.4911 |
About Socotra Island / Qalansiya
Expect very strong and gusty winds.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Socotra Island / Qalansiya?
The best time to kite Socotra Island / Qalansiya is May, June, July, August, September, when the S, SSW, SW wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Socotra Island / Qalansiya offers open ocean conditions with S, SSW, SW wind (Trade wind).
How do I get to Socotra Island / Qalansiya?
Short walk
Hazards at Socotra Island / Qalansiya
Rocks.
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Spot data last updated 2026-08-10 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.