# Dakhla

Kitesurfing spot in Dakhla, Morocco.

> 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.

## Best time to kitesurf
The best months to kitesurf Dakhla are Jan–Nov: 64–95% of days reach 12 kt+, with 13–21 kt average daily wind, 18–24 °C water and 18–24 °C air.

| Month | Windy days (12 kt+) | Avg wind (kt) | Air °C | Water °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 71% | 13 | 19 | 19 |
| Feb | 81% | 15 | 18 | 18 |
| Mar | 90% | 16 | 20 | 20 |
| Apr | 92% | 17 | 20 | 20 |
| May | 94% | 19 | 21 | 21 |
| Jun | 95% | 20 | 22 | 22 |
| Jul | 93% | 21 | 23 | 23 |
| Aug | 93% | 19 | 24 | 24 |
| Sep | 88% | 17 | 24 | 24 |
| Oct | 72% | 14 | 23 | 23 |
| Nov | 64% | 13 | 22 | 22 |
| Dec | 57% | 12 | 20 | 20 |

## Highlights
- Best season: Feb – Sep
- Wind direction: N, NNE, NE
- Spot type: Flatwater; Lagoon
- Welcomes all rider levels
- Tidal spot

## Amenities
Kite School, Gear Rental, Rescue boat, Beach Assistance, Gear Storage, Kite Shop, Toilets, Shower, Parking, Camping, Cafe/Bar, Accommodation

## Location & contact
- Address: Dakhla, Morocco
- Coordinates: 23.9200652, -15.7648696
- Destination guide: [Dakhla](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/destinations/dakhla)

# Nearby (within 50 km)

## Kite spots
- [Dakhla Lagoon](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/dakhla-lagoon) — best Year-round, 72–88% windy days, 22–28 kt, water 17–23 °C (9 km)
- [Pointe Source d'Eau](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/pointe-source-d-eau) — best Jan – Sep, 67–89% windy days, 13–16 kt, water 16–21 °C (30 km)
- [Lagonas Kitebeach](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/lagonas-kitebeach) — best Jan – Sep, 67–89% windy days, 13–16 kt, water 16–21 °C (33 km)
- [Bouamriene Beach](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/destinations/bouamriene-beach) — best Jan – Sep, 67–89% windy days, 13–16 kt, water 16–21 °C (35 km)

## Kite schools
- [Dakhla Kiteboarding School](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/dakhla-kiteboarding-school) — http://www.dakhla-kiteboarding.com/ (26 km)
- [Fennekite - Ecole de kitesurf Dakhla Maroc](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/fennekite-ecole-de-kitesurf-dakhla-maroc) — https://fennekite.com/ (29 km)
- [KiteResorts Dakhla](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/kiteresorts-dakhla) — https://www.kiteresortsmorocco.com/ (29 km)
- [Zakiteboarding](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/zakiteboarding) — http://zakiteboarding.com/ (29 km)
- [Kitesurfing dakhla](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/kitesurfing-dakhla) — https://kitesurfingdakhla.com/ (30 km)

## Kite shops
- [KBC Dakhla - Kiteschool, Kitesurf & Wingfoil Center, Surf Shop (Dakhla Lagoon, Morocco)](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/shops/kbc-dakhla-kiteschool-kitesurf-wingfoil-center-surf-shop-dakhla-lagoon-morocco) — https://www.kiteboarding-club.com/en/dakhla-lagoon/ (2 km)
- [Dakhla Kitesurf Safari](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/shops/dakhla-kitesurf-safari) — https://kitesurfsafaridakhla.com/ (24 km)
- [Pro Kite Morocco - KITE & SURF SHOP AND SCHOOL](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/shops/pro-kite-morocco-kite-surf-shop-and-school) — http://www.prokitemorocco.com/ (31 km)

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Source page: https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/dakhla
Data & methodology: https://www.kitesurfspots.com/methodology
Monthly wind and temperature climatology is computed from Open-Meteo historical weather (3 years of daily data) and marine (sea-surface temperature) APIs. A windy day is a day whose maximum wind implies roughly 12 kt+ sustained. Listing details come from public kite-travel sources and Google Places, rewritten and reviewed.