Kitesurfing Matemwe
Unguja North, Tanzania
Wind & Conditions
Northeast Zanzibar village with a reef 700 m offshore creating flat-water conditions; cross-onshore winds during Kaskazi (NE, Dec–Mar, 15–25 kn) and Kusi (SE, Jul–Sep); quieter than the south-coast spots.
About Matemwe
Matemwe is a village located in Kaskazini A District of Unguja North Region on the north-eastern coast of Unguja, the main island of the Zanzibar Archipelago, between Mwangaseni and Kigomani. Its economy is mostly based on seaweed farming and fishing. The village hosts an education project aimed at providing computer literacy in the community, as well as the Dada cooperative, which creates job opportunities for Zanzibari women through the production of handmade cosmetics and food products such
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Best Season
Check the Breeza app for the current rideable window at Matemwe.
World Ranking
RegionalNot globally ranked, but a kitesurf destination — a local favourite worth a check when the wind lines up.
Facilities & Services
What's on the ground near the launch, mapped from open data:
Nearby spots to eat, drink & learn
- Dolphin Local Restaurant Restaurant
- Garden Bob Swahili Restaurant
- Kilimajuu Villages Restaurant
- Makuti Beach Restaurant
- Minazi Restaurant Restaurant
- Mtambo Sisi Kawa Sisi Restaurant
- Matemwe Beach Village Local business
- Minazini Bungelow Local business
- Nyota Beach Bungelows Local business
- Utupoa Local business
- Zanoceanique Hotel Local business
- Zanzibar Bahari Villas (correct!) Local business
Facilities data © OpenStreetMap contributors
When is the best time to kitesurf at Matemwe?
Timing depends on local conditions. Check the Breeza app for the current rideable window at Matemwe — it reads the live forecast against your gear and level.
Is Matemwe 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 Matemwe?
Northeast Zanzibar village with a reef 700 m offshore creating flat-water con... 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 Matemwe?
Kite size at Matemwe 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 Matemwe?
Safety at Matemwe 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 Matemwe is ridable right now — wind, direction, and a verdict for your gear.
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