# Paje

Kitesurfing spot in Paje, Tanzania.

> The tropical island of Zanzibar (Unguja) is just 90 miles long and located at the East African coast of Tanzania region in the Indian Ocean. It's known initially as a ‘spice island’ as a producer of cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon and black pepper.

## Best time to kitesurf
The best months to kitesurf Paje are Jan and Jun–Sep: 68–72% of days reach 12 kt+, with 12–13 kt average daily wind, 27–30 °C water and 27–30 °C air.

| Month | Windy days (12 kt+) | Avg wind (kt) | Air °C | Water °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 70% | 13 | 30 | 30 |
| Feb | 57% | 12 | 30 | 30 |
| Mar | 35% | 11 | 30 | 30 |
| Apr | 29% | 10 | 28 | 28 |
| May | 32% | 10 | 28 | 28 |
| Jun | 68% | 12 | 27 | 27 |
| Jul | 70% | 12 | 27 | 27 |
| Aug | 72% | 12 | 28 | 28 |
| Sep | 68% | 12 | 28 | 28 |
| Oct | 50% | 11 | 29 | 29 |
| Nov | 39% | 10 | 30 | 30 |
| Dec | 52% | 11 | 30 | 30 |

## Highlights
- Best season: Jun – Sep
- Wind direction: N, NE, E, SE, S
- Spot type: Flat to Choppy water; Lagoon
- Welcomes all rider levels
- Tidal spot

## Amenities
Kite School, Gear Rental, Beach Assistance, Gear Storage, Kite Shop, Kite/Gear Repair, Toilets, Shower, Cafe/Bar, Accommodation

## Location & contact
- Address: Paje, Zanzibar
- Coordinates: -6.2662258, 39.5356086
- Destination guide: [Paje](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/destinations/paje)

# Nearby (within 50 km)

## Kite spots
- [Jambiani](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/jambiani) — best Jun – Sep, 68–72% windy days, 12–13 kt, water 27–30 °C (6 km)
- [Paje Beach](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/paje-beach) — best around Jan, 0–1% windy days, 7–8 kt, water 26–30 °C (9 km)
- [Makunduchi Beach](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/destinations/makunduchi-beach) — best around Jul, 5–19% windy days, 9–11 kt, water 26–28 °C (27 km)
- [Nungwi Beach](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/nungwi-beach) — best around Jul, 2–10% windy days, 8–10 kt, water 26–28 °C (32 km)
- [Zanzibar](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/zanzibar) — best around Jul, 2–10% windy days, 8–10 kt, water 26–28 °C, flat/waves (39 km)

## Kite schools
- [Aquaholics Kite & Surf Center](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/aquaholics-kite-surf-center) — http://www.aquaholics-zanzibar.com/ (0 km)
- [Kite Centre Zanzibar](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/kite-centre-zanzibar) — http://www.kitecentrezanzibar.com/ (0 km)
- [Kite N surf Zanzibar](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/kite-n-surf-zanzibar) — http://www.kitensurfzanzibar.com/ (0 km)
- [B4 Kitesurf Zanzibar](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/b4-kitesurf-zanzibar) — http://www.b4kite.surf/ (1 km)
- [Bkite Zanzibar - Kitesurfing School](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/bkite-zanzibar-kitesurfing-school) — http://www.bkitezanzibar.com/ (2 km)

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Source page: https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/paje
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.