Mount Lebanon Governorate, Lebanon
Lebanon's most popular kite spot 25 km south of Beirut; N/NW/NNW winds 12–22 kn; flat behind wavebreaker + chop/small-medium waves; beginner to expert; reefs present; March–September. [unplug-jiyeh, kitejungle-lb]
Jieh is a seaside town in Lebanon with an estimated population of 5000, 23 km south of Beirut, in the Chouf District via a 20-minute drive along the Beirut to Sidon highway south of the capital. In Phoenician times, it was known as Porphyreon and was a thriving natural seaport, which still functions today. The town is also known for its seven-kilometre sandy beach, which is a rarity along Lebanon's rocky coastline.
Check the Breeza app for the current rideable window at Jiyeh.
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 Jiyeh — 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.
Lebanon's most popular kite spot 25 km south of Beirut; N/NW/NNW winds 12–22 ... 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 Jiyeh 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 Jiyeh 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 Jiyeh 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 Jiyeh is rideable right now. The answer, not the tabs.
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