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East African Extreme Kite

3.8 — based on 15 community signals
4.3 12 species 36 contributors

East African Extreme Kite in Tanzania offers year-round kiting in a region with recorded species activity and a growing community.

⭐ Best for intermediate divers chasing reliable wind.

updated 4 months ago
Always windy

At a glance

Activity
kite
Best months
Jan, Feb, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Dec
Marine life
Bottlenose dolphin

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Conditions today

Conditions

Open-Meteo
Wind
6.2 kn
Wave
1.08 m
Water
26.3°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: SE (78%)
Now: SSE (164°)
Tide (7 days)
range: 2.87m

Today: High 08:00 (+1m), Low 15:00 (+0.02m)

+1.8 m0 m-1.0 m
▲ 08:00 · +1m ▼ 15:00 · +0.02m ▲ 20:00 · +0.51m ▼ 02:00 · +0.12m Now -0.2m
Sat 19Sun 20Mon 21Tue 22Wed 23Thu 24Fri 25
UV7.8 · high Air PM2.59 · good 06:13 18:18
Day Wind Wave UV Rain
09-19 11.7 1.22 8 5mm
09-20 12.6 1.28 9 2mm
09-21 10.7 1.2 9 0mm
09-22 11.2 1.2 8 1mm
09-23 10.7 1.16 9 1mm
09-24 10.3 1.04 9 0mm
09-25 11.3 0.98 9 1mm

About this spot

East African Extreme Kite is a kiting destination in Tanzania that operates outside marine protected areas, making it accessible for year-round sessions. The spot benefits from documented species observations in the region—12 on record—and an emerging community presence with video documentation available. This suggests active local interest and growing knowledge of conditions at the site. Tanzania's coastal waters provide consistent wind patterns that support kiting throughout the year. The lack of MPA restrictions means fewer regulatory barriers to access. Given the community video documentation, local operators and experienced kiters have logged sessions here, providing real-world reference points for planning visits. While specific wind speed, water temperature, and difficulty metrics are not yet catalogued, the year-round viability and species activity records indicate stable conditions. The 12 species observations suggest the area supports healthy marine ecosystems, typical of East African coastal zones. Visiting during the region's dry seasons—June to October and December to February—often aligns with more predictable wind windows, though local data should confirm seasonal patterns before booking.

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Best months

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Marine life

Bottlenose dolphin

Trip essentials

Everything you need before you pack — checklist, sun, logistics.

Trip checklist

  • 🛂 Visa-free or visa-on-arrival
  • 🪁 IKO/VDWS card if booking lessons
  • 🧴 Reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50+
  • 🔌 Plug type D/G · 230V adapter
  • 💊 Seasickness meds + ear drops
  • 📱 Offline maps + emergency contact

Quick facts

  • 🌓 Moon First quarter · 48%
  • GPS
Sustainability disclosures
🌍 CO2 footprint LHR ↔ 7462km · ~1716kg · €31

From your departure country

United States
Origin score: 56/100
  • Visa: Visa on arrival · 30 days max
  • Flight: 11h · with connection
  • Jet-lag: 8h east · 6 days recovery

FAQ

Is East African Extreme Kite rideable year-round?

Yes. The spot is noted as year-round accessible. Local dry seasons (June–October, December–February) typically offer more stable conditions, but confirm current forecasts before travel.

What experience level is needed?

Difficulty ratings are not yet documented for this spot. Check with local operators or the community video archive to assess conditions before your first session.

What marine life is present?

Twelve species observations are recorded in the region. Consult local guides for current sightings and seasonal patterns to plan wildlife encounters responsibly.

Are permits required to kite here?

East African Extreme Kite is outside marine protected areas, reducing permit complexity. However, verify local regulations and any coastal access rules with Tanzania authorities or local operators before departure.

See it live now

Live webcams at this spot (within 500 m). Windy.com

Operators near this spot

Dive centres, kite & surf schools within 10 km, sourced from OpenStreetMap.

Buccaneer Diving

0 km
Dive centre

East African Extreme Kite

0 km
Kite school

Kite N Surf Zanzibar

0.1 km
Kite school
Hours: Mo-Su 09:00-19:00

Pilipili Uhuru Kite Zanzibar

7.8 km
Kite school

Rising Sun Diving Centre

8.1 km
Dive centre

KiteWorldWide

8.7 km
Kite school

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Verified marine species observations

10 records · 8 species · sources: OBIS, GBIF

Sepioteuthis lessoniana

Cephalopoda · Loliginidae
GBIF
Last seen:
23 Feb 2026
×1records

Sousa plumbea

Mammalia · Delphinidae
GBIF
Last seen:
15 Feb 2026
×2records

Parasesarma samawati

Malacostraca · Sesarmidae
GBIF
Last seen:
14 Feb 2026
×1records

Tropidophora zanguebarica

Gastropoda · Pomatiidae
GBIF
Last seen:
5 Feb 2026
×1records

Grapsus tenuicrustatus

Malacostraca · Grapsidae
GBIF
Last seen:
29 Jan 2026
×2records

Calcinus laevimanus

Malacostraca · Diogenidae
GBIF
Last seen:
29 Jan 2026
×1records

Conus ebraeus

Gastropoda · Conidae
GBIF
Last seen:
28 Jan 2026
×1records

Carcharhinus melanopterus

Elasmobranchii · Carcharhinidae
GBIF
Last seen:
16 Jan 2026
×1records

Data: 187,991 observations from OBIS (Ocean Biodiversity Information System) and GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility). CC-BY 4.0.

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dodes production
wind peaks Jun-Jul-May, calmest Mar-Nov-Dec, dry Jan-Dec.

5-year monthly climate

60 samples
0 5 10 15 20 25 JFMAMJJASOND
p25–p75 range Median Wind (kn) Air (°C)

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