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GlobalKite in Houmt Souk is a kitesurfing spot located north of the island of Djerba, near the capital and the airport. It is a huge lagoon of over 30 km², popular for its ideal conditions for both beginners and advanced riders. The GlobalKite center has a well-equipped private beach, with easy access from the road.
The spot is part of the Smile Beach area, a vast expanse of ultra flat and shallow water, perfect for progressing safely. Local schools, like GlobalKite, offer professional coaching with recent equipment, and the atmosphere is friendly.
Just a stone's throw from Houmt Souk, with its markets and lively port, it's a convenient spot to combine kite sessions and island exploration.
Les données de vent affichées ici proviennent d’ERA5 (via Open-Meteo) sur 4 ans, retraitées pour refléter des conditions réalistes.
👉 Le vent moyen a été calibré pour éviter la sous-estimation habituelle des modèles.
👉 Les rafales ont été corrigées par un ratio médian afin d’éviter des valeurs extrêmes irréalistes.
👉 Chaque jour est résumé par le vent médian (P50) observé pendant les heures utiles (8h–20h), puis classé dans des plages de vent.
👉 Le mode pondéré mélange vent moyen et rafales pour refléter au mieux le vent ressenti.
flatflatThe spot works well in side-shore or on-shore winds from the north and northeast, with easy launching on hard sand. The navigation area extends for kilometers in the lagoon, with walkable areas everywhere and water up to 1.5m max, even at low tide where you may need to walk 400m to ride. Beginners stay close to the school beach, while intermediates and advanced riders explore the 4km wide by 10km long area. Launching is from the private beach of the center, which is always spacious. Be cautious of fishing areas near the edges, but the water remains navigable in any wind due to its stability.
Ideal conditions are in N, NE, NNE, E, NW, WNW, stable side-shore between 15 and 20 kts, for a flat water surface and smooth progression.
The water surface is generally ultra flat, smooth, and stable, ideal for freestyle or learning. There are few waves even in strong winds, thanks to the lagoon's protection.
Currents are weak in the closed lagoon, with no major channel to report. Tides have little impact, but at low water, the water recedes without creating rip currents.
Opt for sizes of 9 to 11m² in medium wind, 7 to 9m² in stronger winds, suitable for moderate wind and flat conditions.
The wind is almost constant, ranging from 12 to 25 kts depending on the seasons, with 4 to 5 usable days per week. In winter, it comes from the west sector; in summer, it is a moderate thermal wind of 12-15 kts. The windiest months are April, December, February, January, June, March, May, November, and October.
The Mediterranean climate of Djerba offers pleasant temperatures year-round, with warm summers at 28-29°C and mild winters around 15-17°C. The water remains warm, allowing for shorty sailing from June to September. The best season runs from May to October for reliable wind and warmth.
The depth remains less than 1.5m everywhere, with a sandy bottom that is walkable for several hundred meters.
The water varies from 15°C in winter (January-February) to 26°C in summer (July-August), with 18-24°C in spring and autumn.
