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== Kitesurf Conditions ==
Wind blows predominantly from the north-northeast, pushed by the trade winds and further accelerated through the lagoon by a venturi effect between the dune walls. Mornings are typically calm; the thermal builds from around 13:00–14:00 and can blow until sunset. Gusty days around full and new moon are common — worth noting on your calendar.

{| class="wikitable"
! Month !! Wind (knots) !! Character
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| Jan–Feb || 12–18 || Light, variable. Big kites, uncrowded. Wave season on the ocean side.
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| Mar–Apr || 15–25 || Building. Good for all levels. Shoulder crowds.
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| May–Jun || 20–28 || Peak starting. Thermals strong and reliable most afternoons.
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| Jul–Aug || 25–35+ || Full peak. 90%+ wind days. Lagoon gets choppy and busy. 5–9m kites.
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| Sep–Oct || 18–25 || Excellent. Crowds thinning, waves on Atlantic side starting to fire.
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| Nov–Dec || 12–22 || Quieter. Still plenty of sessions. Wave season in full swing.
|}

'''Spots'''

'''The Lagoon (Main Spot / PK25 area)''' — The heart of it all. Wide, flat, shallow. Side-shore NNE wind. Low tide reveals butter-flat sections perfect for freestyle and learning; high tide brings chop. Kite schools cluster here and there are marked channels to avoid seagrass beds. Suitable for all levels, with specific standing areas for beginners.

'''White Dune / Speed Spot''' — A few kilometres into the lagoon, accessible by boat or 4×4 at low tide only. Glassy flat water and strong, consistent wind make this the speed-run favourite. Less crowded, but currents are strong — don't ride solo here.

'''Oum Lbouer (West Point)''' — The Atlantic side. Cross-offshore wind, rolling swells, wave riding for advanced and expert riders. Wind is lighter than the lagoon and gusts more, especially near the point; it steadies further out. Best September–May.

'''Lassarga''' — Further south, home to Ocean Vagabond. Similar wave conditions to Oum Lbouer, slightly more sheltered.

'''Kite size guide''': 12–17m in winter/shoulder; 9–12m in spring and autumn; 5–9m in peak summer.