Dakhla Lagoon
A huge lagoon behind a long desert peninsula on the Atlantic coast. The wind is steady and mostly side-shore, the water is flat near the shore, and there is enough room for beginners, freeriders and downwinders to share it.
Working wind (blowing from)
Season
Typical wind
15–30 knWater
Shallow, ChopLevel
Beginner–advancedDirections
23.7600, -15.8500Wind directions at Dakhla Lagoon
| Wind from | Angle to the beach | Verdict |
|---|---|---|
| N | Side-offshore | Works |
| NE | Side-shore | Best |
| E | Side-onshore | Works |
| SE | Onshore | Doesn't work |
| S | Side-onshore | Doesn't work |
| SW | Side-shore | Doesn't work |
| W | Side-offshore | Doesn't work, offshore |
| NW | Offshore | Doesn't work, offshore |
Wind
Mostly a north-easterly, side-shore in the lagoon, and often 15–30 kn from late spring to early autumn. Sources put the main season at April to October and the strongest wind in summer, and a few days a year the wind turns southerly. Check the live forecast for the day rather than counting on it.
Water & level
Flat to choppy, depending on tide and how far you are from shore. It is flattest close to the shore on the north side of the lagoon, where most schools and camps sit, and especially at low tide. The sea is cool for a desert: around 19–24°C all year, so bring a shorty in summer and a long wetsuit in winter.
Launch & rules
Most riders stay at a kite camp or school on the lagoon and launch from its beach. Schools also run guided trips to downwind spots such as the White Dune and to wave spots on the Atlantic side, which are for experienced riders.
Watch out
Wind that is stronger than you think and sometimes choppy water in the afternoon, cool water and an exposed coast. Local rules are not clearly documented, so talk to a school or local rider before going out, and ride within marked shallow zones.
Forecast: 5 models side by side
Wind and gusts every 3 hours from five weather models, refreshed every hour. When the models agree, trust it; when they disagree, check the live stations before you drive.
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Wind map
Wind stations near Dakhla Lagoon
We do not embed a live wind station for Dakhla Lagoon yet. Use the five-model forecast and the Windy map, and ask the local school what the wind is doing.
Forecasts for Dakhla Lagoon on this page: ECMWF IFS, ICON (DWD), UKMO (Met Office), GFS (NOAA), GEM (Canada) (via Open-Meteo), plus the Windy map.
FAQ
When is the best time to kite at Dakhla Lagoon?
Prime months are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October. Rideable but less reliable: January, February, November, December.
Which wind directions work at Dakhla Lagoon?
N, NE, E work, and NE is best. NW blows offshore, so don't ride then.
Is the water flat or choppy at Dakhla Lagoon?
Flat, shallow, chop.
Is Dakhla Lagoon good for beginners?
Level: Beginner–advanced. Flat, shallow, chop.
Conditions, rules and access change. Always check on the beach, ask local schools and ride within your level.