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Zanzibar / Uroa Beach

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Tanzania, Uroa, Tanzania
Coordinates: -6.0979, 39.4262
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Shallow blue, perfect crystal clear warm tropical waters protected by a lagoon provide safe kiting for all with optional wave riding on the reef for more advanced riders. Kusini and Kaskasi are the prevailing wind in the island: 4 months of Kaskasi wind, 2 months with no wind, 4 months of Kusini wind, 2 months with no wind. Kusini: 15th June through 15th October approx. South to North wind. This wind blows every day, permanently, following parallel to the beach line upwards. In the morning the wind has a speed of 15-18 knots whereas at dusk the speed rises to 18-25 knots. Kaskasi: 15th December through 15th April, approx. North to South wind. This wind also blows parallel to the beach, although the speed varies somehow. There are days with gusts of higher speed wind. Even though one can still learn Kite surfing, sea conditions are more adequate for experienced kiters. The water is azure blue with an average temperature of 27°C the year around. Shorts all year round. Zanzibar is located close to the equator, so the tropical climate creates an endless summer. In addition, the coastal location produces cooling sea breezes that make the climate perfectly enjoyable. Water: Shallow, Flat, Chop, Smallwave, Mediumwave. Features: Rooms, Food, Parking. Rider ability: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert.

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Wind

3 kn

S · gusts 4 kn

Waves

0.7 m

7s period

Swell

0.7 m

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Updated 23/08/2026, 02:40:21

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Shallow blue, perfect crystal clear warm tropical waters protected by a lagoon provide safe kiting for all with optional wave riding on the reef for more advanced riders.

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