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
Dune Blanche (Dakhla) or Secret Spot (Dakhla): kitesurf comparison
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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
Beginner
Water
Flat
Over the year
Dune BlancheSecret Spot
In short
Dune Blanche (Dakhla): 81% rideable days on average over the year. Secret Spot (Dakhla): 81% rideable days on average over the year.
Best time for Dune Blanche (Dakhla): January to November. Best time for Secret Spot (Dakhla): January to November.
Windiest month for Dune Blanche (Dakhla): May (93% rideable days, 16 kts when it blows, 20 °C). Windiest month for Secret Spot (Dakhla): May (93% rideable days, 16 kts when it blows, 20 °C).
Rideable days month by month
| Month | Dune Blanche | Secret Spot |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 72 % | 72 % |
| Feb | 78 % | 78 % |
| Mar | 88 % | 88 % |
| Apr | 89 % | 89 % |
| May | 93 % | 93 % |
| Jun | 93 % | 93 % |
| Jul | 93 % | 93 % |
| Aug | 88 % | 88 % |
| Sep | 92 % | 92 % |
| Oct | 75 % | 75 % |
| Nov | 65 % | 65 % |
| Dec | 50 % | 50 % |
Frequently asked questions
Dune Blanche (Dakhla) or Secret Spot (Dakhla): which one is windier?
Dune Blanche (Dakhla): 81% rideable days on average over the year. Secret Spot (Dakhla): 81% rideable days on average over the year.
Dune Blanche (Dakhla) or Secret Spot (Dakhla): when is the best kitesurf season?
Best time for Dune Blanche (Dakhla): January to November. Best time for Secret Spot (Dakhla): January to November. Windiest month for Dune Blanche (Dakhla): May (93% rideable days, 16 kts when it blows, 20 °C). Windiest month for Secret Spot (Dakhla): May (93% rideable days, 16 kts when it blows, 20 °C).
Dune Blanche (Dakhla) or Secret Spot (Dakhla): which one is warmer?
Dune Blanche (Dakhla): 21 °C average air temperature over the year. Secret Spot (Dakhla): 21 °C average air temperature over the year.