Go kiting to :
Murrebue Lagoon
Flat Spot
Water: Crystal Clear
Beach: Sand
Level: beginner
Description of Murrebue Lagoon (Mozambique)
Beautiful Crystal Clear Water lagoon. It is tide dependent and according to the tide, it presents different conditions. In low tide you ride in flat shallow water for kilometers, surrounded by beautiful sandbanks which occasionally can be fun even to fly over. In high tide the water becomes choppy, but it is possible to ride 3 km out to the reef where there is a safe wake break and you can have a good wave session. So conditions good for any type of style.
For further info you can read the related blogpost:
North Mozambique: the Undiscovered Kite Paradise
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Spot Gallery
Spot characteristics
Spot Type
Flat
Rider Skill
beginner
Crowd.
No People on the Spot
Beach Type
Sand
Water Quality
Crystal Clear
Tide Influence
All tide levels with different conditions (chop - flat - wave)
Suggested Equipment
Shorty for the cold season (from June to September)
Dangers
At low tide, there are areas with a completely safe sandy bottom. Some spots have rocks and around these areas there it is plenty of sea urchins, but they are very clearly visible and distinct from white sand areas. At high tide, the bottom is not reachable so no particular dangers.
Other info
Pemba is the nearest city. There you can find cheaper accommodations than on the beach, but it is recommendable to stay in Murrebue if you want to have a kite vacation. There are some night club and restaurants in the city, especially on Wimby Beach, that can be visited in the evening. If you want to travel around it is worth a visit to IBO Island and the Quirimbas. Pemba has some portuguese ruins and typical markets that can be visited in half day.
Location
Closest City
Pemba (Cabo Delgado)
How to get There
Drive out of Pemba past the airport in direction of Mecufi, After 1 km past the crossroad to Mecufi hit the road down to the beach. There are several places to stop along the beach, the best is at Il Pirata, where you can also stay or just have great Italian food at their restaurant. There are different accomodation places on the beach including the same Pirata.
Access
To reach the spot it is needed 4x4 car. Various places to stop and a couple of restaurants on the beach to have good lunch in between the sessions.
Wind Conditions
Wind Range
From 13 to 25 Knots
% of Windy days per month
Main wind directions
Forecast on windy.com
Video on the Kite Spot
This amazing video was made by Charlotte Consorti and Bruno Dubosq during their visit to Murrebue lagoon in 2015. The video, part of their 'KITESURFING PARADISE' series on youtube, shows the beauty of the lagoon and its changing colors and nuances during the different tide moments.