# Watamu Beach

Kitesurfing spot in Watamu, Kenya.

> Watamu is a small and peaceful fishing village located on the Kenyan coast about 110 km north-east from Mombasa and 15 km south of Malindi. It is a designated UN area of outstanding natural beauty and protected natural reserves; coastline spreads across 5 kilometres of pristine white sand beaches and lush tropical forests.

## Best time to kitesurf
The best months to kitesurf Watamu Beach are Jan, Feb, Jul and Sep: 60–68% of days reach 12 kt+, with 13 kt average daily wind, 27–29 °C water and 27–29 °C air.

| Month | Windy days (12 kt+) | Avg wind (kt) | Air °C | Water °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 68% | 13 | 29 | 29 |
| Feb | 65% | 13 | 29 | 29 |
| Mar | 48% | 12 | 31 | 31 |
| Apr | 51% | 13 | 31 | 31 |
| May | 59% | 12 | 28 | 28 |
| Jun | 59% | 13 | 28 | 28 |
| Jul | 60% | 13 | 27 | 27 |
| Aug | 59% | 13 | 27 | 27 |
| Sep | 60% | 13 | 27 | 27 |
| Oct | 54% | 12 | 28 | 28 |
| Nov | 32% | 10 | 29 | 29 |
| Dec | 54% | 11 | 30 | 30 |

## Highlights
- Best season: May – 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, Cafe/Bar, Accommodation

## Location & contact
- Address: Watamu Beach, Kenya
- Coordinates: -3.3546866, 40.0170135
- Destination guide: [Watamu](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/destinations/watamu)

# Nearby (within 50 km)

## Kite spots
- [Watamu](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/watamu) — best around Jul, 2–9% windy days, 9–10 kt, water 26–28 °C (2 km)
- [Malindi](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/destinations/malindi) — best around Jul, 2–9% windy days, 9–10 kt, water 26–28 °C (19 km)
- [Vipingo Ridge](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/destinations/vipingo-ridge) — best Apr – Sep, 69–99% windy days, 13–16 kt, water 26–29 °C (36 km)

## Kite schools
- [Kite adventures watamu](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/kite-adventures-watamu) — https://kiteadventureswatamu.com/ (2 km)
- [Tribe Watersports School Watamu](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/tribe-watersports-school-watamu) — http://www.tribe-watersports.com/ (4 km)
- [JC Kite School - Kitesurf Watamu Kenya](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/jc-kite-school-kitesurf-watamu-kenya) — http://www.jckiteschool.com/ (5 km)
- [Watamu LOCAL kitesurfing school](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/watamu-local-kitesurfing-school) — https://watamulocalkite.com/ (5 km)
- [Simba Kite Kenya](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/simba-kite-kenya) — http://isaacthekitesurfer.co.ke/ (9 km)

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Source page: https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/watamu-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.