Breeza

Kitesurfing PK55

Trarza, Mauritania

Wind & Conditions

Kite spot exactly 55 km north of Mauritania's capital Nouakchott, accessed via 10-min dirt track off the coastal piste. NNW wind 14–20 kn most afternoons Feb–Aug and mid-Oct–Nov. Flat, occasionally choppy ocean. Long empty beach, no facilities — self-sufficient setup required. Local Nouakchott kite community uses this as the primary session spot.

Best Season

Check the Breeza app for the current rideable window at PK55.

World Ranking

Regional

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

Location

PK55, Trarza, Mauritania, Mauritania

Lat: 18.645, Lon: -16.01

When is the best time to kitesurf at PK55?

Timing depends on local conditions. Check the Breeza app for the current rideable window at PK55 — it reads the live forecast against your gear and level.

Is PK55 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 PK55?

Kite spot exactly 55 km north of Mauritania's capital Nouakchott, accessed vi... 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 PK55?

Kite size at PK55 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 PK55?

Safety at PK55 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 PK55 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 PK55 is rideable right now. The answer, not the tabs.

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