Che Shale, Kenya
Che Shale, Kenya is a Shallow, Flat, Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NE and SE .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
There is Food available on the spot.
Safety first! There is Rescue/Lifeguards on the spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
Che Shale, Kenya is a Shallow, Flat, Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NE and SE .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
There is Food available on the spot.
Safety first! There is Rescue/Lifeguards on the spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
How to get there
Turn left out of Malindi airport. Follow road to the roundabout take the left road, pass Mousk. Follow that road till the end and turn left at T-junction. Follow this road for about half an hour and follow signs to Che Shale.
Nearest Airports
Distance
530km from spot
160km from spot
450km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
Turn left out of Malindi airport. Follow road to the roundabout take the left road, pass Mousk. Follow that road till the end and turn left at T-junction. Follow this road for about half an hour and follow signs to Che Shale.
Nearest Airports
Distance
530km from spot
160km from spot
450km from spot
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Riding Conditions in Che Shale, Kenya
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
It is possible to ride all year round. Water temp: N.E. Monsoon: 26°C, S.E. Monsoon: 20°C. At 4° south latitude, the equatorial climate is near perfect.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NE and SE .
There is Trade wind at Che Shale, Kenya.
The winds are either from the Northeast or Southeast and hence is always sideonshore. The winds can get up to 30 knots at times but usually more in the 16-20 knot range. When the winds are from the Northeast a constant trade wind builds up as the day goes on. The Southeasterly monsoon has it windy time around June and July and it is very windy then. NE Monsoon: average 10-18 knots (January to April). SE Monsoon: average 15-25 knots (June to September). The bay curves, making SE onshore further north.
Wind usually blows from NE and SE on the spot.
The best moments to come to Che Shale, Kenya are June, July and August .
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
It is possible to ride all year round. Water temp: N.E. Monsoon: 26°C, S.E. Monsoon: 20°C. At 4° south latitude, the equatorial climate is near perfect.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NE and SE .
There is Trade wind at Che Shale, Kenya.
The winds are either from the Northeast or Southeast and hence is always sideonshore. The winds can get up to 30 knots at times but usually more in the 16-20 knot range. When the winds are from the Northeast a constant trade wind builds up as the day goes on. The Southeasterly monsoon has it windy time around June and July and it is very windy then. NE Monsoon: average 10-18 knots (January to April). SE Monsoon: average 15-25 knots (June to September). The bay curves, making SE onshore further north.
Wind usually blows from NE and SE on the spot.
The best moments to come to Che Shale, Kenya are June, July and August .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Che Shale, Kenya is a Shallow, Flat, Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Tidal size.
80m on low tides, sandy and no corals.
Waves: center bay: 1-3m (June to September). South point: 1-2m (June to September). Reef: not possible to ride on low tides. But still room to ride elsewhere. As the area has a reef the water tends to be fairly flat. Tide is not really an issue as their isn't much of it. Kiting is always possible but in spring tides it gets very shallow. Nice wave riding on hight tide near the beach and on low tide at the reef.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Che Shale, Kenya is a Shallow, Flat, Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Tidal size.
80m on low tides, sandy and no corals.
Waves: center bay: 1-3m (June to September). South point: 1-2m (June to September). Reef: not possible to ride on low tides. But still room to ride elsewhere. As the area has a reef the water tends to be fairly flat. Tide is not really an issue as their isn't much of it. Kiting is always possible but in spring tides it gets very shallow. Nice wave riding on hight tide near the beach and on low tide at the reef.
Need to know
There is no beach users reported here.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Reefs
.
Beach risk reported:
None
.
The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.
Need to know
Need to know
There is no beach users reported here.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Reefs
.
Beach risk reported:
None
.
The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.
Best Schools in Kenya
Additional information
A parking is available at Che Shale, Kenya.
The spot has Showers and Toilets facilities.
There is Food available on the spot
All currents and winds push into the bay. Very safe.
Webcams around Che Shale, Kenya
Webcams around Che Shale, Kenya
Weather Forecast for the next 10days
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Wind and Temperature over the past years
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nightMore about Kitesurfing in Kenya
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Wind stats in Kenya...
Month | % of Windy Days (more than 15kts) |
---|---|
Jan | 45 |
Feb | 45 |
Mar | 33 |
Apr | 31 |
May | 42 |
Jun | 39 |
Jul | 35 |
Aug | 27 |
Sep | 25 |
Oct | 23 |
Nov | 20 |
Dec | 28 |
% of Windy Days (more than 15kts)
Additional information
There are 5 kitesurf schools and 15 kitesurf spots in Kenya.
Best months: January February July August September
Best months: January February July August September
Accomodation around the spot
Che Shale, Kenya

