This small town is just 1000km south of Essaouira, located on a 48km long and 4km wide peninsula which stretches into the Atlantic Ocean, creating a huge lagoon.

Apart from kitesurfing there are many other activities which will make your stay an active and diverse one – at Club Mistral & Skyriders Dakhla you can be sure to have a fantastic holiday in an untouched environment far away from mass tourism.

Sailing Spot & Conditions

The huge sandy lagoon provides fantastic conditions with constant winds throughout the whole year as well as flat water. From beginners to professionals everybody will find kitesurfing at its best here. As an added bonus the other side of the peninsula offers perfect wave conditions which can be reached within no time by car. The spot is a 40km long and13 km wide lagoon, created by the peninsula of Dakhla which stretches into the Atlantic Ocean.

Due to the side-shore winds from the north, the water is completely flat and thus offers perfect conditions for practicing and learning, as well as freestyle and racing. Depending on high and low tide there is an up to 300 meter long shallow water area right in front of the center. After 5 minutes drive to the other side of the peninsula of Dakhla you reach fantastic wave spots, perfect for wave riding and surfing.

Wind & Waves

The wind blows constantly throughout the year. More than 320 days with 12 knots + give Dakhla some the most consistent wind stats year round. The wind direction is north-easterly and blows side-shore from the right.

This makes the water inside the lagoon super flat close to the beach and gets choppier the further away you get. The wave spots are on the other side of the peninsular where the wind blows slightly side-onshore and is normally a few knots weaker than inside the lagoon.

Summary

Centre:  Club Mistral & Skyriders

Open:    year round

Rental:   yes (Mistral, Fanatic boards & North Kiteboarding)

Kitesurfing: North Kiteboarding approx 16 boards, 42 kites (sizes 2.5-14m²)

Tuition:   yes (windsurfing & kitesurfing - full programme)

Wind:     side shore from the right

Water:     Flat to choppy water, shallow water area. Waves outside lagoon

Kit:         shorty or steamer wetsuit, surf shoes.

Storage:  available at centre. Small charge inc rescue.

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