Greater Banjul, Gambia
Main kitesurf spot in Gambia on the W-African Atlantic coast near Banjul. Shore faces W; N/NW afternoon thermals fire Feb–Aug (8–20 kn). 205 windy days/year. Flat to small chop; shallow. Shallow enough to stand far out. Safety note: NO rescue services — helmet and travel insurance essential. Resort strip nearby; bars and accommodation on the beach.
Check the Breeza app for the current rideable window at Kotu Beach.
Not globally ranked, but a kitesurf destination — a local favourite worth a check when the wind lines up.
What's on the ground near the launch, mapped from open data:
Facilities data © OpenStreetMap contributors
Timing depends on local conditions. Check the Breeza app for the current rideable window at Kotu Beach — it reads the live forecast against your gear and level.
Suitability depends heavily on the day's conditions. Breeza reads your level alongside the forecast and gives you an honest verdict — including when it's a no.
Main kitesurf spot in Gambia on the W-African Atlantic coast near Banjul. Sho... Breeza cross-references live wind direction against the spot's safe window to tell you if today's direction is rideable for your kite.
Kite size at Kotu Beach depends on the day's wind strength and your weight. Most kiters rig between 10m and 14m. Breeza calculates the ideal size for your gear, so you know before you leave whether it's a go.
Safety at Kotu Beach depends on conditions and your experience. Check for offshore-wind days, local hazards and emergency contacts before you launch. Breeza gives a rideability verdict that includes a safety flag when conditions are borderline for your level.
See if Kotu Beach is ridable right now — wind, direction, and a verdict for your gear.
Free · launching on iOS & Android
You've already got wind data — the hard part is knowing what it means for you. Most kiters end up checking two, three, four apps and still asking: can I actually go? Breeza was built by a kiter who had the same problem. Feed it your gear, weight and level and it tells you if Kotu Beach is rideable right now. The answer, not the tabs.
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