Wing foil spot in Watamu

Watamu is a sea spot (Kenya). Swell, tide and wind combine here: depending on the time and wind direction, the water ranges from chop to flat or waves.

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The beach faces east-southeast (120°). The most comfortable winds for wing foiling are side-shore (NNE, SSW) and side-on (ENE, SSE). A ESE wind blows straight onshore: harder starts and chop. A WNW wind blows offshore, from land out to sea: avoid it without a safety boat, it pushes you out and is gusty near the shore.

Possible activities: wing foil, kite foil, windfoil, surf foil and downwind depending on the swell, pump foil from the beach or a pontoon.

A webcam is available for this spot in the app.

In the TheFoilBuddy app, the Watamu page shows live wind (speed, gusts, direction), swell and tides, a comparison of weather models, reports from riders on site and the spot channel. You can also record your sessions with GPS (distance, speed, time on foil, jumps) and get an alert when the wind picks up.

The nearest listed spot is Diani Beach, 118 km away.

GPS coordinates : -3.3600, 40.0200
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Diani Beach — 118 km

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The information on this page (orientation, wind sectors) is general guidance: always check the conditions, local rules and your own level before going on the water.