Popular Kite Spot Paje beach, Zanzibar

Paje beach, Zanzibar

Paje • Tanzania Tanzania
243
windy days
/ year
Water type
sea
Beach type
sand
Crowd
reasonable
Rider level
all
Tide dependent
no
Waves
none, choppy, small

Overview

Tidal shallow waters boasting a fantastic flat water lagoon. With consistent wind between June-September and December-March. Lighter winds can also be found outside of the main seasons. Ideal for beginner and intermediate riders.
The consistent wind blows most of the day during the seasons but gets stronger towards the afternoon.
If there’s no wind there’s plenty to do in Zanzibar, scuba diving, city tour, protected forests, snorkeling, and chilling at the spot.

Best season:
jan, feb, mar, jun, jul, aug, sep

It is your responsability to check whether kitesurfing is allowed at the spot; you might need a 'special permit' or membership from a local kite organization, etc. Local rules can change. Respect others - kiters or not; kite safely and enjoy the wind!

Facilities

  • School
  • Gear rental
  • Launch area
  • Restaurant
  • Showers
  • Bar
  • Accommodation

Wind Stats

  • Jan
  • Feb
  • Mar
  • Apr
  • May
  • Jun
  • Jul
  • Aug
  • Sep
  • Oct
  • Nov
  • Dec
  • great
  • ok
  • ok
  • great
  • great
  • great
  • great
  • great
  • great
  • great
  • ok
  • ok
  • Windy days*:
  • 22
  • 16
  • 8
  • 21
  • 28
  • 29
  • 29
  • 28
  • 23
  • 21
  • 8
  • 10
  • Wind Direction:
  • wind 356º
  • wind 340º
  • wind 16º
  • wind 83º
  • wind 112º
  • wind 103º
  • wind 88º
  • wind 90º
  • wind 74º
  • wind 108º
  • wind 87º
  • wind 14º
  • Av. Wind Speed (kt):
  • 10
  • 9
  • 7
  • 10
  • 12
  • 13
  • 13
  • 11
  • 9
  • 8
  • 7
  • 7
  • Kite Season:
  • Av. Temperature:
  • 28
  • 28
  • 28
  • 26
  • 25
  • 24
  • 23
  • 24
  • 25
  • 26
  • 27
  • 27

* with min. 4 bft (12 knt) wind, without thermal wind stats

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