Djerba / Smile Beach

32km² north shore lagoon. The lagoon offers exceptional conditions for beginners as well as advanced kitesurfers since it is shallow with a soft sandy ground and without currents. Beginners will find their first steps very easy in the absence of waves, current and the need to swim. Advanced kiters will find it easy to train and dial-in their favorite tricks in these laboratory conditions. Any kiter may simply walk back to the shore throughout the whole lagoon. Knee to hip deep. Mirror-flat up to 15 knots. Very small chop in 15+ knots. No obstacles apart from a small wooden rowing fisherman boat here and there. A wave spot is just ahead of the lagoon. Fine strip of sand, 200m wide, dividing lagoon from open sea. Approx. 5 min ride across the lagoon. 300m long, 10-50m wide depending on tides and wind direction. Fine sandy beach, cleaned up daily by the center crew. Large cottage for equipment storage and changing rooms right at the water. Winds are medium strong, 10-20 knots averaging 14 knots. Summers (July to September) are lighter with N and NE winds (sideonshore), averaging 12-15 knots. Winter brings stronger winds and a decent swell. Some stronger winds, 25-30 knots: November to April and on thermal days in summer. April to November: air 20-35 C°, water 20-30 C°. December to March: air 15 C°, water 15-20 C°. No wetsuit or 2/2 shorty from April to November. 3/3 or 3/4 long wetsuit from December to March. Water: Shallow, Flat, Chop. Features: School, Shop, Rental, Rescue, Shower, Toilet, Food. Rider ability: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert.

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