Kitesurfing & wingfoil

Dakhla weather & wind

Live wind speed, gusts and direction over Dakhla lagoon — know before you go whether the session is on.

Windguru forecast — Dakhla lagoon

Windguru data, updated several times a day. Wind shown in knots; colour-coded cells range from green (light) to red/purple (strong).

Why the wind is so reliable in Dakhla

Dakhla owes its world-class reputation to an almost daily thermal wind: hot air from the Sahara rises in the afternoon and pulls in cooler, moister air from the Atlantic Ocean, creating a steady, predictable flow over the lagoon.

This wind is mostly north to north-east, blowing cross-shore over the lagoon — the ideal setup for kitesurfing and wingfoil, over flat water sheltered from ocean swell.

In peak season (April to October) it averages 20 to 30 knots in the afternoon, usually from around 1pm until sunset — mornings are generally calmer.

When is the wind strongest?

The most reliable window runs from April to October, peaking in June-July-August. Month-by-month detail (wind strength, water temperature, crowds) is on our dedicated page:

→ When to come to Dakhla?

Where to enjoy it

Dakhla lagoon concentrates most spots and kite/wingfoil schools, but each area has its own access and skill-level quirks. Spot-by-spot detail:

→ Beaches & natural spots

To book a lesson or rent gear, see the guide's schools and activities:

→ Activities & kite schools

How to read this forecast

Speed & gusts: average wind speed and gust peaks, in knots.
Direction: sector the wind blows from (N, NE…) — north/north-east is the lagoon's classic setup.
Temperature & boundary layer (FLHGT): the higher the boundary layer, the more room the thermal wind has to build properly in the afternoon.
Cloud cover & precipitation: clear skies favour desert heating, so a stronger thermal effect.
Windguru rating: overall session reliability score (stars), combining all these parameters.

Frequently asked questions

What wind speed do you need to kite in Dakhla?

Most riders use 7-12 m² kites for 15-25 knots, very common over the lagoon in season. Above 25-28 knots, riders switch to smaller kites (5-9 m²) or wingfoil.

Does the wind blow year-round in Dakhla?

Yes, but with nuances: it's very consistent from April to October (20-30 knots in the afternoon), more irregular and generally lighter from November to March.

Is the wind reliable for a beginner course?

Yes: the lagoon offers flat, shallow, sheltered water, with a thermal wind that builds gradually in early afternoon — ideal conditions to learn safely.