# Port Launay

Kitesurfing spot in Victoria, Seychelles.

> Port Launay is a protected bay with consistent thermals, making it a go-to for beginner-intermediate sessions in the Seychelles. Light chop and predictable afternoon wind build create repeatable conditions ideal for skill development. Beach launch makes entry and exit straightforward, and the enclosed setting keeps you in an manageable environment. Thermal winds typically peak mid-afternoon, so timing sessions around this window maximises opportunity. This spot rewards consistency and patience rather than seeking big wind days.

## Best time to kitesurf
The best months to kitesurf Port Launay are Jun–Sep: 67–92% of days reach 12 kt+, with 13–14 kt average daily wind, 27–28 °C water and 25–27 °C air.

| Month | Windy days (12 kt+) | Avg wind (kt) | Air °C | Water °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25% | 9.6 | 26.6 | 28.5 |
| Feb | 26% | 10.3 | 27.4 | 28.7 |
| Mar | 1% | 7.3 | 28 | 29.9 |
| Apr | 1% | 6.6 | 27.9 | 30.5 |
| May | 24% | 10 | 27.8 | 29.6 |
| Jun | 67% | 12.9 | 26.6 | 27.7 |
| Jul | 92% | 14.4 | 25.4 | 26.6 |
| Aug | 76% | 13.4 | 25.6 | 26.5 |
| Sep | 82% | 13.6 | 26.3 | 27.8 |
| Oct | 29% | 10.6 | 26.7 | 28.3 |
| Nov | 4% | 7.7 | 27.2 | 29.6 |
| Dec | 11% | 8.3 | 27 | 29.8 |

## Highlights
- Protected bay setting
- Consistent thermals
- Light chop
- Beach launch

## Amenities
Beach launch access, Protected bay waters, Thermal wind predictability

## Location & contact
- Coordinates: -4.638, 55.319
- Destination guide: [Victoria](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/destinations/victoria)

# Nearby (within 50 km)

## Kite spots
- [Baie Ternay](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/baie-ternay) — best Jun – Sep, 62–94% windy days, 13–14 kt, water 27–28 °C (12 km)
- [Beau Vallon Beach](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/beau-vallon-beach) — best Jun – Sep, 69–91% windy days, 13–14 kt, water 27–28 °C (15 km)
- [Seychelles International School Beach](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/seychelles-international-school-beach) — best Jun – Sep, 68–88% windy days, 13–14 kt, water 26–28 °C (17 km)
- [Anse Intendance](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/anse-intendance) — best Jun – Sep, 68–88% windy days, 13–14 kt, water 26–28 °C (21 km)

## Kite schools
- [Sea and Surf Seychelles](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/sea-and-surf-seychelles) — https://sea-and-surf-seychelles.com/ (13 km)
- [SURF HOUSE Seychelles](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/surf-house-seychelles) — http://www.surfhouseseychelles.com/ (22 km)

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Source page: https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/port-launay
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.