Eighty kites in the window, a launch negotiated meter by meter, your neighbor's lines brushing against yours… If that sounds like your last kite trip, here's some good news: in 2026 there are still kitesurf spots with reliable wind where you can draw your own line without weaving through traffic. Here are 5 destinations on the rise — with the wind season, the type of water and the recommended level for each. And we'll explain why we think the first one on this list will stay unbeatable for a long time.
1. Bilene, Mozambique — our flat-water lagoon
On our lagoon, over 90% of the days in the season (September to March) are rideable — now that foils exist, you really have to try hard to stay dry. The thermal wind usually picks up in the afternoon. Our all-time crowd record: 12 kiters on the water at the same time, and that was already a big day.
The kitesurf spot itself? A 15 km lagoon opening onto the Indian Ocean, sheltered from waves and tides: turquoise flat water as far as you can see, with no current. Beginners learn to kite on a warm, one-meter-deep area the size of 1 km² — hard to dream of better conditions to progress — while experienced riders chain downwinders or reach the speed spot at the lagoon mouth in a 20-minute ride: a glassy sandbank with perfect flat water on one side and ocean waves on the other. Freestyle, freeride, foil, wing: everyone finds their playground here.
Plan on a 3-hour taxi ride from Maputo, or a direct flight by Cessna — we wrote a whole article about it. Riders who come once tend to come back the next season; their videos are out there online, and the reviews on Google, Facebook and TripAdvisor all tell the same story: it's not just a lucky year.
2. Salinas del Rey — Colombia's rising kitesurf spot
The spot has already hosted two GKA World Championship stops — and yet it's still nowhere near as busy as the classic Caribbean spots. In the Americas, it's probably the destination climbing fastest on the radar of kiters looking for something new.
In practice: the trade winds blow from December to April, often at 20–25 knots — time to bring out the small kites. The water is a mix of chop and small waves, best suited to intermediate and advanced kiters who enjoy strong wind. Getting there is easy: about an hour's drive from Barranquilla airport.
3. Kalpitiya — Sri Lanka's flat-water lagoons
On the island's northwest coast, a few hours' drive north of Colombo. Reliable wind, warm tropical water, and a region still largely untouched by the mass tourism that has taken over the south of the country.
The spot's big advantage: two wind seasons a year — summer from May to October (the windiest) and winter from December to March. The large shallow lagoon offers ideal flat water for learning to kitesurf or working on your tricks, and the downwinders to the offshore islands will delight freeriders. Water around 28°C all year — even a shorty feels like too much.
4. Lassarga — Dakhla kitesurfing without the crowds (Morocco)
Just 10 km from an increasingly packed Dakhla, this small fishing village gets the same powerful winds and the same unspoiled desert scenery — minus the crowds. A bit like Dakhla fifteen years ago.
Conditions-wise: wind almost all year round with a peak from April to September, a wave spot for confident riders, and Dakhla's famous flat lagoon a few kilometers away when you fancy a change. Bring a wetsuit: the wind is thermal and the Atlantic stays cool, even in summer.
5. Pranburi — Thailand's quiet kitesurf spot
Off the classic tourist trail, Pranburi keeps things simple: steady wind, a quiet beach, zero fuss. The low-key alternative to Thailand's already saturated spots.
The main season runs from November to March, when the northeast monsoon delivers a steady side-onshore wind — perfect for freeride and learning. The water is warm, the sea stays gentle near the shore, and Bangkok is only a three-hour drive away. A great option to combine kitesurfing with exploring the country.
The 5 kitesurf spots at a glance
| Spot | Wind season | Water | Crowd |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bilene (Mozambique) | September – March | flat lagoon, warm water | 12 kiters max on the water |
| Salinas del Rey (Colombia) | December – April | chop, small waves | low, rising |
| Kalpitiya (Sri Lanka) | May – Oct. & Dec. – March | shallow flat lagoon | moderate |
| Lassarga (Morocco) | year-round, peak April – Sept. | waves + lagoon nearby | low |
| Pranburi (Thailand) | November – March | calm sea near shore | very low |
So, see you on the lagoon?
These 5 kitesurf destinations share the same luxury: wind, without the crowds. But let's be honest — on that front, we think Bilene is still unbeatable. Want to see for yourself? Come check out our kite center and our trip preparation guide.
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