Dakhla - Speed Spot
Morocco
Dakhla
The Speed Spot is the secret gem of Dakhla, a mythical place reserved for experienced riders. Located about 15 minutes south of the main lagoon, it is a narrow strip of water that reveals itself at low tide, bordered by a huge dune. When the wind aligns, it creates an absolute flat corridor where kites fly at full speed just a few centimeters above the water. This is where the most technical sessions and the strongest sensations take place. The scenery is breathtaking: the ochre sand of the desert contrasts with the turquoise blue of the lagoon. A raw, demanding, but unforgettable spot.
The wind data shown here comes from ERA5 (via Open-Meteo) over 4 years, reprocessed to reflect realistic conditions.
👉 Average wind has been calibrated to avoid the usual underestimation of models.
👉 Gusts have been corrected by a median ratio to avoid unrealistic extreme values.
👉 Each day is summarized by the median wind (P50) observed during useful hours (8am–8pm), then classified into wind ranges.
👉 The weighted mode mixes average wind and gusts to best reflect felt wind.
- 🟢 10–16 kts: light but sailable wind (especially on foil).
- 🟡 16–22 kts: ideal range, comfortable conditions for most.
- 🔴 22–28 kts: strong wind, reserved for experienced riders.
- 🟣 28+ kts: extreme conditions, committed riding.
Location & Points of interest
Useful information
chop
flatThe Speed Spot is only navigable around low tide. At this precise moment, the side lagoon fills just enough to offer a perfectly smooth surface and stable side-off wind. The water surface then becomes a mirror: no chop, no waves, just wind and glide. The wind comes from the north-northeast and remains clean thanks to the topography. Caution: at high tide, the area is covered with deep water and conditions become turbulent, even dangerous. This spot is tailored for technical freestyle, big air, and pure speed, but it requires precision and good tide reading.
Side-off wind from north to northeast, between 18 and 28 knots. This is the perfect setup to generate an ultra-flat water surface and extreme speeds.
At low tide: ultra-flat mirror water, a true freestyle dream. At high tide: short choppy and turbulence due to the topography. No waves, no swell, just pure wind and a perfectly readable water surface for a few hours each day.
Almost no current at low tide, light incoming flow at high tide. The water flows slowly towards the main lagoon, posing no danger for experienced riders. At high tide, the area becomes unstable with a slight lateral swell.
Riders mainly use kites of 7 to 9 m². The wind being dense and regular, a small kite is sufficient for most sessions. In winter, consider a 10 m² if the wind slightly weakens.
The wind blows from the north to northeast, between 18 and 28 knots. Regular, dense, and constant, it establishes itself by late morning and peaks in the afternoon. The side-off orientation creates unique conditions: ultra-flat but demanding. The flow is clean, without turbulence, but requires good management of heading and drift. It is one of the most reliable winds in the region.
Stable and dry desert climate. The sun shines almost all year round and the wind blows relentlessly. Temperatures range between 22°C and 30°C during the day and can drop to 16°C at night. Humidity is low, the air is dry, and the heat feels moderate thanks to the constant wind. The best periods are from March to November, with almost daily wind.
Between 0.3 and 1.2 meters depending on the tide. You can stand almost everywhere during the optimal window.
Between 20°C and 23°C all year round. A shorty is generally sufficient from April to October, a thin wetsuit (3/2) is recommended for morning or winter sessions.