Kenya's tropical coast offers over 300 miles of beautiful white sand beaches.  The bustling island town of Mombasa is connected to the mainland by bridge and ferry and retains architecture from it's colonial past.  The main sailing areas are at Nyali to the north and Diani Beach to the south.  Here the hotels have been carefully developed, set in spacious, tropical gardens overlooking the Indian Ocean.  With the welcoming Kenyan hospitality you can be sure of a relaxing, exotic holiday location.  There is the opportunity to view the spectacular wildlife while on a safari; see ‘the big five' on a game drive in the world famous Tsavo Game Parks of Kenya.  Marvel at the expansive plains of Amboseli in the imposing shadow of Kilimanjaro and experience huge herds of wildebeest migrating across the savahhah in the Masai Mara. The balmy climate and warm waters, coupled with the African culture offers a great value holiday break for all.

H2O Extreme, has brought kite surfing in Kenya to a whole new level! It is a recognised IKO (International Kite Boarding Organization) Center, as well as a Naish Hawaii Center.

The location offers an endless, white sand beach framed by palm trees swaying. A relatively new destination, there is all the room in the world.  The wind is cross shore and consistent with flat seas and waves on the reef.  Professional friendly staff, great music and beach sofas are available to chill out at the centre at the end of an amazing day on the water. Then it's on to restaurants, clubs, safaris, culture, Africa.. all close by.

Sailing Spot & Conditions

Mombasa has trade winds blowing consistently cross-shore at varying strengths through the year. The wind blows for six months of the year from the North East (Kaskazi) and then six months from the South East (Kusi). After the "short rains" of October, the Kaskazi howls in from mid December through January/February and lightens up towards the end of March. The Kusi, from the South East, comes in during the May "long rains", and then blows through June, July and August. The ocean is slightly cooler (approx 24 C) and has bigger swell at this time.

Diani Beach

This location is famous for its white powder, sand beach and turquoise waters. Cross shore and consistent winds, sheltered, flat water and reef break make for idyllic conditions for beginners or training.  From June to August there are great conditions for blasting or freestyle and down-the-line riding on the reef, 300-400m offshore.  The summer season is December to mid March where the wind is side on averaging 15-25 knots and waves averaging 1.5m on the outer reef. In the winter from June to mid September, the winds average 20-35 knots with monsoon winds creating very big swells and up to 3.5m faces on the outer reef. There is all the space in the world: With no one to crowd you, this is a true getaway from it all paradise.

Kitesurf
The south coast of Kenya has the perfect conditions for all wind sports, especially kite surfing; consistent side-shore breezes, wide sandy beaches for hassle-free launching and landing, warm water and a choice of flat water in the lagoon or waves out on the reef. The IKO-certified kite instructors can teach from the basics, or can help you boost massive airs and ride the reef break.

Windsurf
The kite surfing beach is also ideal for wind surfing, from beginner levels all the way up to expert levels. The perfect conditions with sheltered, flat water inside the reef will make life easy for beginners. For intermediate to advanced sailors Diani offers great blasting or freestyle conditions in the lagoon and down-the-line wave riding on the reef.

SUP
SUP courses and rentals are available for low wind times and the perfect activity for fitness and fun.

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