Flat water and strong wind make it a speed windsurfing mecca. Multiple speed-strip setups on the lagoon.
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 Windsurfing
Apr–Oct
Skill Level
Intermediate to advanced — best suited to speed and slalom sailing. Lighter wind sessions (15–18 knots) work for improving intermediates.
These spots in Dakhla are known for windsurfing. 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.
A slalom or speed board with a 5.0–6.5m sail for GPS speed runs. Weed fins can help in the shallower parts of the lagoon.
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