# Nungwi Beach

Kitesurfing spot in Nungwi, Tanzania.

> Nungwi Beach sits at Zanzibar's northern tip, offering intermediate riding with variable wave and chop conditions. The exposed beach setting creates dynamic wind patterns that shift throughout the season. Launch and landing are straightforward on the wide sandy beach. Water temperature remains warm year-round, though northeast monsoons (June–October) bring more consistent wind. The beach itself is scenic with local fishing villages nearby, though facilities are basic. Best suited for intermediates comfortable reading shifting conditions.

## Best time to kitesurf
Nungwi Beach has no strongly reliable season; the windiest months are Jun, Jul and Sep: 2–10% of days reach 12 kt+, with 8–10 kt average daily wind, 26–28 °C water and 24–26 °C air.

| Month | Windy days (12 kt+) | Avg wind (kt) | Air °C | Water °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1% | 8 | 28.1 | 29.2 |
| Feb | 0% | 7.5 | 28.4 | 28.8 |
| Mar | 0% | 7.4 | 28.2 | 28.9 |
| Apr | 0% | 7.2 | 26.3 | 28.7 |
| May | 0% | 8.1 | 26.1 | 28.4 |
| Jun | 6% | 8.8 | 25.1 | 27.5 |
| Jul | 10% | 9.5 | 24.4 | 26.4 |
| Aug | 1% | 8.3 | 24.5 | 25.8 |
| Sep | 2% | 8.1 | 25.5 | 26.5 |
| Oct | 0% | 7.7 | 26.3 | 27.6 |
| Nov | 0% | 6.9 | 26.8 | 28.3 |
| Dec | 0% | 6.1 | 27.3 | 30 |

## Highlights
- Variable waves and chop
- Exposed beach launch
- Warm water year-round
- Scenic northern location

## Amenities
Beach access, Local accommodation nearby, Scenic location

## Location & contact
- Coordinates: -6.1333, 39.2833
- Destination guide: [Nungwi](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/destinations/nungwi)

# Nearby (within 50 km)

## Kite spots
- [Zanzibar](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/zanzibar) — best around Jul, 2–10% windy days, 8–10 kt, water 26–28 °C, flat/waves (10 km)
- [Paje](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/paje) — best Jun – Sep, 68–72% windy days, 12–13 kt, water 27–30 °C (32 km)
- [Jambiani](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/jambiani) — best Jun – Sep, 68–72% windy days, 12–13 kt, water 27–30 °C (35 km)
- [Paje Beach](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/paje-beach) — best around Jan, 0–1% windy days, 7–8 kt, water 26–30 °C (40 km)
- [Makunduchi Beach](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/destinations/makunduchi-beach) — best around Jul, 5–19% windy days, 9–11 kt, water 26–28 °C (46 km)

## Kite schools
- [Aquaholics Kite & Surf Center](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/aquaholics-kite-surf-center) — http://www.aquaholics-zanzibar.com/ (32 km)
- [B4 Kitesurf Zanzibar](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/b4-kitesurf-zanzibar) — http://www.b4kite.surf/ (32 km)
- [Kite Centre Zanzibar](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/kite-centre-zanzibar) — http://www.kitecentrezanzibar.com/ (32 km)
- [Kite N surf Zanzibar](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/kite-n-surf-zanzibar) — http://www.kitensurfzanzibar.com/ (32 km)
- [Bkite Zanzibar - Kitesurfing School](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/bkite-zanzibar-kitesurfing-school) — http://www.bkitezanzibar.com/ (33 km)

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Source page: https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/nungwi-beach
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.