The flat, shallow lagoon with 25-knot side-shore wind is the closest thing to a kite paradise that exists.
Best Season
Year-round. Strongest wind: April–October.
Wind
NE trade winds 18–30 knots, 300+ windy days per year
Water Temp
18–23°C year-round
Best Months for Kitesurfing
Apr–Oct
Skill Level
All levels — waist-deep flat water is among the safest in the world for beginners. Speed sailors and freestylers thrive on the speed strip.
These spots in Dakhla are known for kitesurfing. Each has its own character and conditions.
The main speed strip. Perfectly flat, waist-deep water with side-shore wind. GPS speed record attempts happen here.
Stunning sand dune with flat water on both sides. Photogenic and uncrowded.
Wave spot on the Atlantic side of the peninsula. Good kite wave riding when the swell is up.
Camp area on the lagoon. Multiple flat-water spots along the shore with various wind angles.
A 9–12m kite covers most conditions. The lagoon's flat water is perfect for a twin-tip or surfboard. SPF protection is critical — desert sun is intense.
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