Breeza

Kitesurfing Che Shale

Kilifi County (Malindi), Kenya

Wind & Conditions

Kenya's oldest kite school (est. 1999) in a protected reef bay 25 km north of Malindi; always side-onshore from NE (Kaskazi, mid-Dec–mid-Apr, 15–20 kn) or SE (Kusi, Jun–Sep, 15–25 kn). Rarely more than 15 kiters on the water.

Best Season

Check the Breeza app for the current rideable window at Che Shale.

World Ranking

Regional

Not globally ranked, but a kitesurf destination — a local favourite worth a check when the wind lines up.

Location

Che Shale, Kilifi County (Malindi), Kenya, Kenya

Lat: -3.05, Lon: 40.135

When is the best time to kitesurf at Che Shale?

Timing depends on local conditions. Check the Breeza app for the current rideable window at Che Shale — it reads the live forecast against your gear and level.

Is Che Shale suitable for beginner kiters?

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.

What wind direction works at Che Shale?

Kenya's oldest kite school (est. 1999) in a protected reef bay 25 km north of... Breeza cross-references live wind direction against the spot's safe window to tell you if today's direction is rideable for your kite.

What kite size do you need at Che Shale?

Kite size at Che Shale 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.

Is it safe to kitesurf at Che Shale?

Safety at Che Shale 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 Che Shale 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 Che Shale is rideable right now. The answer, not the tabs.

Join the waitlist App coming soon — be first to know when Che Shale is live.

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