Kitesurfing

🏄 Dakhla

🏄 Dakhla

Dakhla, Morocco

Open$FlatwaterAll levels
8.5
About Dakhla

Dakhla is a city built on a peninsula that runs down from the mainland western Sahara and is located 400 kilometres north of the Mauritanian border. The position of the lagoon creates a perfectly sheltered flat water lagoon that stretches for approximately 45km and is 4+km wide.

Amenities

Kite SchoolGear RentalRescue boatBeach AssistanceGear StorageKite ShopToiletsShowerParkingCampingCafe/BarAccommodation

Highlights

  • Best season: Feb – Sep
  • Wind direction: N, NNE, NE
  • Spot type: Flatwater; Lagoon
  • Welcomes all rider levels
  • Tidal spot
Wind & conditions
  • Wind reliability95% windy days in peak
  • Avg peak wind21 kt
  • Water stateFlatwater / lagoon
  • Peak air temp24°C
  • Best seasonFeb – Sep
Season Stats

Typical month-by-month snapshot — use live forecasts before you go.

MonthWind chanceAvg windAir °CWater °C
Jan71%13 kt1919
Feb81%15 kt1818
Mar90%16 kt2020
Apr92%17 kt2020
May94%19 kt2121
Jun95%20 kt2222
Jul93%21 kt2323
Aug93%19 kt2424
Sep88%17 kt2424
Oct72%14 kt2323
Nov64%13 kt2222
Dec57%12 kt2020
Community scores
Verified

8.5/10

  • 💨Wind reliability8.9
  • 🌊Water conditions8.8
  • 🚀Launch zone8.1
  • 🅿️Spot access8.2
Location

Dakhla, Morocco

Getting there

By car: Parking varies by spot — check local signs and kite school partners.

Shuttle: Many schools offer pickups from nearby towns.

Pro tip
Pack an extra smaller kite for the afternoons — many classic spots build through the day. Respect locals and keep the beach clean.
Reviews
Great vibe and reliable wind — this place keeps us coming back every season.