Plage de Rades
Tunisie · Ben Arous
The beach of Rades, in the southern suburbs of Tunis, is a simple and accessible kitesurfing spot on the Gulf of Tunis. The site is appreciated for its east orientation and for the wind windows it receives with northwest and east winds.
It is a spot rather suited for riders looking for easy navigation, with a water surface often usable and a local atmosphere. The setting remains urban, with a focus on freeride and day sessions.
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The beach of Rades mainly works with wind coming side-on or side-onshore depending on the dominant direction of the day. With a northwest wind, one is generally on a more reassuring side-on component for navigation, while an east wind is more direct on the spot and can make launching more exposed. The spot faces east, so the best settings occur when the wind maintains a good lateral component.
The water surface of the Gulf of Tunis is generally quite easy to read, with navigation often cleaner than in open sea. Available sources describe a level suitable for intermediate riders, which corresponds to a spot where one must know how to manage their departure, heading, and return area without relying on a completely flat terrain. Depending on the state of the sea, one can find a smoother or slightly choppy water surface, but the spot remains overall oriented towards freeride.
Launching is done from the beach, with a takeoff area to be organized carefully as the spot is located in a busy urban environment. One must plan for a clear space for assembly and departure, then remain attentive to the presence of other users on the edge. The spot works best when the wind is regular and the sea is not too formed.
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