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Laayoune · Morocco

Laayoune Plage, Morocco

16kts

N · Windsaison

Laayoune Plage delivers 290 windy days yearly on Morocco's Atlantic coast. Beginner-friendly beach break with exceptional consistency, but expect strong currents and minimal support infrastructure.

BeginnerIntermediateFreerideFoil
16kts
Durchschnittswind
290
Windtage / Jahr
14:00–17:00
Beste Windzeit
N
Hauptwindrichtung

Lage

Nächste Flughäfen
Airport - Agadir - Al Massira
Koordinaten
27.0685, -13.4243
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Monatliches Windprofil (Peak-Fenster)

16
Jan
17
Feb
17
Mär
18
Apr
18
Mai
19
Jun
20
Jul
19
Aug
18
Sep
16
Okt
15
Nov
16
Dez

Jan

56%

fahrbar

15.6 kts

Feb

88%

fahrbar

17.3 kts

Mär

65%

fahrbar

16.9 kts

Apr

87%

fahrbar

17.9 kts

Mai

90%

fahrbar

18.1 kts

Jun

97%

fahrbar

19 kts

Jul

98%

fahrbar

19.6 kts

Aug

94%

fahrbar

19.1 kts

Sep

95%

fahrbar

17.7 kts

Okt

65%

fahrbar

16.4 kts

Nov

60%

fahrbar

15.3 kts

Dez

60%

fahrbar

15.7 kts

Beste Windrichtungen

  • N
  • NNW
  • ESE
  • NNE
  • WSW

Wasserbedingungen

  • Ocean
  • Flat Water

Beste Monate

Jan
Feb
Mär
Apr
Mai
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Okt
Nov
Dez

Gefahren

  • Strong currents and rip tides common along Atlantic coast
  • Shallow water and sandbars requiring careful navigation
  • Wind gusts from variable directions (N, NNW, ESE) can be unpredictable
  • Limited rescue services in remote coastal area

Was das für dich heißt

  • Starke Strömung — upwind zurücklaufen, nicht abtreiben lassen
  • Im Stehbereich auf Finnen und Leinen achten

Ausstattung

  • Basic beach facilities and local food vendors
  • Accommodation options in nearby Laayoune city
  • Limited kitesurfing school presence; mostly self-guided riders

Lokale Tipps

This is a remote spot with 290 windy days annually, making it exceptionally consistent. Plan ahead for supplies and accommodation as local kitesurfing infrastructure is minimal.

Einstieg & Strand

The flat water and sandy beach provide excellent launch conditions for beginners. Northerly winds (N, NNW) are most reliable; launch from the beach with plenty of space to avoid obstacles.

Lokale Regeln

Respect local fishing activities and beach users. Keep a safe distance from other water users and establish clear communication if sharing the bay with other riders.

Was anziehen

A 3/2mm wetsuit is recommended year-round due to cool Atlantic water temperatures. Water stays cold even in summer months (Jun-Aug).

Was einpacken

Kite-Größen

  • 14–17 mLeichtwind, unter 14 kn
  • 11–14 mtypische Sessions, 14–22 kn
  • 8–10 mstarke Tage, 20–28 kn

Boards

  • Twintip — universell, gehört ins Gepäck

Was anziehen (nach Klima)

Im Wasser
2-mm-Shorty oder Rashguard.
An Land
Leichte Schichten plus Windjacke für den Abend.

Abgeleitet aus dem Breitengrad des Spots (subtropische Zone) und der aktuellen Saison.

Vorfahrt & Verhalten

  1. 1Wer ins Wasser startet, hat Vorrang vor Ridern, die reinkommen.
  2. 2Der Luv-Rider weicht aus — Kite hoch halten, wenn du über einem tiefen Rider passierst.
  3. 3Steuerbordbug (rechte Hand vorn) hat Vorfahrt beim Kreuzen.
  4. 4Wer überholt, hält sich aus der Linie des langsameren Riders.
  5. 5Wellenreiten: Der Rider in der Welle hat sie — kein Drop-in.

Spot-Guide

The Spot

Laayoune Plage is remote and relentlessly windy. Flat beach, forgiving sand, predictable conditions. You come here for wind consistency, not amenities.

Wind

Northerly winds (N, NNW) dominate year-round. Summer solid, winter equally reliable. 290 windy days annually is baseline, not hype. Average 16 knots keeps you in progression range. Variable gusts from ESE and WSW can turn conditions choppy—stay sharp on edges. Bigger Atlantic swells will push harder.

Water & Launch

Shallow water and sandbars make beach launches straightforward for beginners. Current situation is serious: Atlantic rip tides run strong here. Scout exit points and current flow before every session. Non-negotiable.

Who Should Go

Beginners chasing wind reliability and simple beach conditions. You need self-sufficiency—kiteboarding schools are sparse, rescue services genuinely remote. If you need infrastructure or instruction on-site, skip it. If you can read water and manage your own risk, this works.

Logistics

Laayoune has basic food and accommodation. Kitesurfing infrastructure means bring spare parts and know how to use them. Stock supplies before heading to the beach. Isolation is the trade-off: consistent wind, zero crowds, zero support.