Kitesurfing Nungwi
Unguja North, Tanzania
Wind & Conditions
Northernmost tip of Zanzibar; one of the island's windiest spots, catching both Kaskazi (NE, Dec–Mar, 18–30 kn) and Kusi (SE, Jun–Oct, 18–25 kn) side-onshore. Tide-independent deeper water with wave options.
About Nungwi
Nungwi, or Ras Nungwi, is a large village located in the far northern end of the island of Zanzibar. With a population of 30,762, Nungwi is the second largest settlement on the island. It is situated in the Nungwi Ward in the Kaskazini A District of the Unguja North Region. It is about 35 miles (56 km) north of Zanzibar Town on the Nungwi Peninsula, about an hour drive from Stone Town. To the south Nungwi shares a border with the neighboring Matemwe and Tazari villages. Nungwi was traditionally
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Best Season
Check the Breeza app for the current rideable window at Nungwi.
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
- Al-manna restaurant Restaurant
- Almanna restaurant Restaurant
- Cafe Marhaba Restaurant
- Changarawe Restaurant
- Coco Cabana Restaurant
- Coco Snack Restaurant Restaurant
- Amaan Beach bungalow, breakfast area Bar / Café
- Cafe Dodoki Bar / Café
- Coco Snacks Cacé Bar / Café
- Gerrys Bar Bar / Café
- JF KiliCoffee Bar / Café
- Juvina Cafe Bar / Café
- Bagamoyo Spice Villa Local business
- Baobab Beach Resort Local business
- Ebony & Ivory Local business
- H&H Bungalows Local business
- Jambo Brothers Local business
- Langi-Langi Beach Bunglelows Local business
Facilities data © OpenStreetMap contributors
When is the best time to kitesurf at Nungwi?
Timing depends on local conditions. Check the Breeza app for the current rideable window at Nungwi — it reads the live forecast against your gear and level.
Is Nungwi 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 Nungwi?
Northernmost tip of Zanzibar; one of the island's windiest spots, catching bo... 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 Nungwi?
Kite size at Nungwi 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 Nungwi?
Safety at Nungwi 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 Nungwi is ridable right now — wind, direction, and a verdict for your gear.
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