In Tunisia kiting is centred on Djerba. The island has a very large flat-water lagoon where you can stand almost everywhere, which makes it a sought-after place to learn.
The wind is mostly thermal: moderate, steady in the afternoon, rarely strong. There are other spots around Tunis and on the east coast.
On Djerba the season runs from April to October. The thermal wind picks up in the early afternoon and peaks around 3 pm.
In August the water is very warm and the thermal weakens. Spring and early autumn often bring stronger wind. In winter you can ride, but it is cooler and the wind is less predictable.
Best period : April to October
In November: 26% kiteable days
Historical monthly averages, not a forecast.
These averages come from a coarse-grid weather model. It does not capture Djerba's afternoon thermal wind well. For the season, trust the text.
On Djerba, the large lagoon in the north-east of the island is the main spot: flat, shallow water with no waves. The wind comes from the east to north-east. The lagoon in front of Houmt Souk is the spot closest to the airport.
Zarzis, on the mainland an hour's drive away, also offers sea and lagoon.
In the north, our spots are around Tunis (Gammarth, La Marsa, Radès), on Cap Bon and in Sousse.
Getting there. Djerba-Zarzis international airport is on the island. Allow a little under three hours' flight from Paris.
Gear. This is not a strong-wind area. Bring a big kite.
Schools. Several schools are based on the edge of the lagoon, with lessons and rental.
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