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Dakhla Lagoon kitesurf, wingfoil and windsurf spot
Mauritania
Overview
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Dakhla Lagoon is one of the world's premier kitesurfing destinations, located in the Western Sahara region of southern Morocco. A massive 40+ km lagoon formed by the Dakhla peninsula stretches into the Atlantic, offering pristine turquoise flat water amidst the Saharan desert.
The lagoon offers butter-flat, shallow water with sandbars perfect for beginners (standing depth up to 300m from shore), freestylers, and freeriders. Wind blows nearly 300 days/year from sunrise to sunset, starting around 10am and strengthening through the afternoon. Multiple world-class kite camps line the lagoon.
Key sub-spots within the lagoon: the Main Lagoon (north end, most camps, can be crowded with 300+ kiters), the Speed Spot (further south, butter-flat at low tide), Dune Blanche (13 km downwinder destination, secret bay behind massive white dune), Dragon Island (sand/rock formation, walkable at low tide), Turtle Bay/The Pond (wild southern lagoon, ultra-flat).
The GKA Kite-Surf World Cup is held annually at Oum Lamboiur wave spot on the ocean side. Direct flights from Casablanca (2h20). Kite luggage free on Royal Air Maroc.
Spot forecast for Dakhla Lagoon
Sunrise 07:02 · Sunset 18:32
Next tides
- High tide · 1.7 m
- Low tide · 0.9 m
- High tide · 1.6 m
- Low tide · 0.9 m
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Dakhla Lagoon: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
454h
in July · 31 rideable days
The season runs from May to October, peaking in July: 30 rideable days a month and 454 hours of usable wind, at 26 °C. The low point is January, at 22 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 13 and 20 knots — 63% of rideable hours. That is the most versatile range, where most kites work. The coldest month is March, at 23 °C. The wettest month is October, with 12 mm.
Monthly averages: Dakhla Lagoon
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22.0 | 169 h | 26 °C | 0 mm |
| February | 25.0 | 264 h | 25 °C | 0 mm |
| March | 28.5 | 330 h | 23 °C | 1 mm |
| April | 27.5 | 363 h | 25 °C | 2 mm |
| May | 30.5 | 440 h | 24 °C | 2 mm |
| June | 30.0 | 447 h | 24 °C | 0 mm |
| July | 31.0 | 454 h | 25 °C | 0 mm |
| August | 31.0 | 432 h | 28 °C | 1 mm |
| September | 30.0 | 415 h | 27 °C | 10 mm |
| October | 30.0 | 371 h | 27 °C | 12 mm |
| November | 24.0 | 212 h | 27 °C | 6 mm |
| December | 24.5 | 179 h | 24 °C | 1 mm |
Photo gallery of Dakhla Lagoon
Technical details of Dakhla Lagoon spot
The spot works with winds from N, NNE, NE, NW, NNW.
Local association recommendations
ION CLUB Dakhla (2 centers: lagoon + Lassarga), Ocean Vagabond (lagoon + Lassarga), Dakhla Attitude, Dakhla Spirit, Westpoint, Ocean Adventure, Natural Park Resort, Heliophora (El Argoub), La Tour d'Eole, PK25. GKA World Cup venue.
Spot functioning
Lagoon: flat to choppy water depending on wind strength. Shallow sandbars for standing. Massive space. Multiple kite camps with schools and rental. Best beginner spot on Earth.
Speed Spot: further south, butter-flat at low tide, offshore wind, freestyle paradise.
Dune Blanche: 13 km downwinder from main lagoon, secret bay behind white dune.
Ocean side (Oum Lamboiur): point break waves, GKA World Cup venue, gusty wind, 30 min from lagoon by 4x4. Expert only.
Kites 7–12m. Full camps with equipment, lessons, transfers, meals.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
Year-round. Peak wind April–October. GKA World Cup held here annually.
- Required level
- Beginner
On the water
Lagoon: flat, turquoise, waist-deep on sandbars. Sandy bottom. Ocean: waves 0.5–2m+. Water 19–23°C. Shorty or 3/2mm depending on season.
Parking
Dakhla, Western Sahara, southern Morocco. 2h20 flight from Casablanca to Dakhla airport. Most camps provide airport transfers. Accommodation directly on lagoon. Town of Dakhla 15–45 min from spots. Car rental available for independence. Some camps offer zodiac transfers between lagoon and ocean spots.
Wind specificities
Trade wind blows almost 300 days/year, from sunrise to sunset. 15–25+ knots consistently, side-shore. Best April–October but rideable year-round. The desert thermal amplifies the wind.
Hazards
Lagoon is very safe. Strong wind can be challenging for beginners (ride mornings). Northern end can be crowded (5+ schools, 300+ riders). Ocean side (Oum Lamboiur): waves, rocks at low tide, gusty wind — experienced only. Intense sun — desert climate, protect yourself. Remote location with limited medical facilities. Strong current towards open sea at lagoon mouth.
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