Dune Blanche (Dakhla) or Lagune (Dakhla): kitesurf comparison

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Best pick in November

Rideable days

65 %

When it blows

14kts

gusts 17 kts

Air

22 °C

Water

– °C

Strong wind

Days with gusts of 22 kts or more18 %
Days with gusts of 28 kts or more3 %

All year · rideable days

Spot level

Intermediate

Water

Flat

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Rideable days

58 %

When it blows

14kts

gusts 17 kts

Air

22 °C

Water

– °C

Strong wind

Days with gusts of 22 kts or more18 %
Days with gusts of 28 kts or more3 %

All year · rideable days

Spot level

Beginner

Water

Flat

Over the year

Dune BlancheLagune

In short

Dune Blanche (Dakhla): 81% rideable days on average over the year. Lagune (Dakhla): 79% rideable days on average over the year.

Dune Blanche (Dakhla) wins 10 months out of 12 (Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Oct, Nov, Dec). Lagune (Dakhla) wins 1 months out of 12 (Aug).

Best time for Dune Blanche (Dakhla): January to November. Best time for Lagune (Dakhla): January to October.

Windiest month for Dune Blanche (Dakhla): May (93% rideable days, 16 kts when it blows, 20 °C). Windiest month for Lagune (Dakhla): May (92% rideable days, 16 kts when it blows, 20 °C).

Rideable days month by month

MonthDune BlancheLagune
Jan72 %68 %
Feb78 %75 %
Mar88 %86 %
Apr89 %85 %
May93 %92 %
Jun93 %92 %
Jul93 %92 %
Aug88 %92 %
Sep92 %92 %
Oct75 %68 %
Nov65 %58 %
Dec50 %46 %

Frequently asked questions

Dune Blanche (Dakhla) or Lagune (Dakhla): which one is windier?

Dune Blanche (Dakhla): 81% rideable days on average over the year. Lagune (Dakhla): 79% rideable days on average over the year. Dune Blanche (Dakhla) wins 10 months out of 12 (Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Oct, Nov, Dec). Lagune (Dakhla) wins 1 months out of 12 (Aug).

Dune Blanche (Dakhla) or Lagune (Dakhla): when is the best kitesurf season?

Best time for Dune Blanche (Dakhla): January to November. Best time for Lagune (Dakhla): January to October. Windiest month for Dune Blanche (Dakhla): May (93% rideable days, 16 kts when it blows, 20 °C). Windiest month for Lagune (Dakhla): May (92% rideable days, 16 kts when it blows, 20 °C).

Dune Blanche (Dakhla) or Lagune (Dakhla): which one is warmer?

Dune Blanche (Dakhla): 21 °C average air temperature over the year. Lagune (Dakhla): 21 °C average air temperature over the year.