Nearby Lüderitz Second Lagoon / Speed Spot 7 km · straight-line distance
When it fills in
Afternoons are generally stronger than mornings on the Namibian coast; no Guano Bay-specific onset time found.
The wind
Direction
Character
mixed
fills in: Afternoons are generally stronger than mornings on the Namibian coast; no Guano Bay-specific onset time found.
Typical strength
Summer afternoons around Lüderitz run over 40 km/h (about 22 kt), and southern Lüderitz reaches 30-45 kt. No Guano Bay-only range is published.
Thermal or synoptic
synoptic
Also on record
A wide-area Lüderitz 10 m average peaks at about 14.9 mph (13 kt) in January. That is an all-hour model figure, not a kiting-session average.
Direction to shore
cross-on
Forecast
Month by month
- Jan, riders' month81
- Feb, riders' month84
- Mar, riders' month74
- Apr63
- May61
- Jun62
- Jul63
- Aug, riders' month61
- Sep, riders' month87
- Oct, riders' month71
- Nov, riders' month75
- Dec, riders' month92
windy days per month (3 h+ at 12 kn+)
Ringed months are the ones riders and schools name: Jan, Feb, Mar, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec.
- 81%Jan14°
- 84%Feb14°
- 74%Mar14°
- 63%Apr13°
- 61%May13°
- 62%Jun13°
- 63%Jul12°
- 61%Aug12°
- 87%Sep11°
- 71%Oct12°
- 75%Nov13°
- 92%Dec13°
windy days per month (3 h+ at 12 kn+) · water °C below · season highlighted
| Month | Windy days | Force 4+ | 12 kn or more | Knots | From | Peaks at | Air | Water | Readings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 81% | 85% | 85% | 20.2 kt | S | 16:00 | 19.2°C | 14.1°C | 62 |
| Feb | 84% | 89% | 86% | 21.3 kt | S | 15:00 | 19.4°C | 13.9°C | 57 |
| Mar | 74% | 92% | 85% | 18.5 kt | S | 15:00 | 18.5°C | 13.9°C | 62 |
| Apr | 63% | 82% | 73% | 16.6 kt | S | 15:00 | 17.2°C | 13.2°C | 60 |
| May | 61% | 77% | 73% | 16.1 kt | S | 15:00 | 16°C | 12.5°C | 62 |
| Jun | 62% | 80% | 77% | 14.8 kt | S | 14:00 | 16°C | 12.9°C | 60 |
| Jul | 63% | 79% | 76% | 16.3 kt | S | 15:00 | 13.9°C | 12°C | 62 |
| Aug | 61% | 84% | 76% | 15.8 kt | S | 15:00 | 13.8°C | 11.7°C | 62 |
| Sep | 87% | 95% | 93% | 21.3 kt | S | 15:00 | 14°C | 11°C | 60 |
| Oct | 71% | 89% | 82% | 19.2 kt | S | 15:00 | 16.1°C | 12.3°C | 62 |
| Nov | 75% | 90% | 83% | 20.3 kt | S | 16:00 | 17.1°C | 13.1°C | 60 |
| Dec | 92% | 97% | 94% | 24 kt | S | 16:00 | 18.4°C | 12.5°C | 62 |
modelled
A weather model's cell over this place, not a station on it. Good for comparing places, weaker for one beach.
Modelled from the operational forecast archive at 1.5–7 km (2023-2024), daylight hours only, not a ground station: it resolves thermal, lake and valley winds far better than coarse reanalysis but still tends to understate a strong local thermal. A windy day has at least three consecutive daylight hours at 12 knots or more. The typical daily max and the direction are columns of the table above, month by month. Highlighted months are the riding season from the spot record.
High-resolution weather model (modelled) · Open-Meteo historical forecast archive — best-match operational model (ICON-D2 / AROME / ICON-EU / GFS by region), not a ground station · 2023-2024
The water
Type
mixed
Tides
Tide predictions are published for Lüderitz Bay. The spot itself is called tide-independent while the usable beach is called tidal, so what the tide does to your launch is unconfirmed.
Temperature
17°C summer · 13°C winter
Wetsuit
Full wetsuit for winter; a shorty or a normal suit is reported for spring, summer and autumn. Lüderitz sea temperature averages about 17 C in February and 13 C in August, so most riders will want the full suit all year.
Currents
Cold Benguela upwelling coast. No current report exists for this launch specifically.
Your level
The scene
What riders come here for
Launch and rules
three ways on to the water, and what each one asks of you
With a school or a boat
1 school names this spot
On your own
Room to launch: ok
Somewhere else
Lüderitz Second Lagoon / Speed Spot, 7 km
Every spot within 40 km is on the map at the top of this page, with its distance under it.
Rescue
Launch
Drive the open road out to Diaz Point on the Lüderitz peninsula and launch from the tidal sand-and-stones beach facing Halifax Island.
Space
ok
Rules & access
Access rules drift faster than anything else we hold — check locally, and propose an edit if this has changed.
Rider tips
- Ask in Lüderitz about the current Diaz Point and Tsau //Khaeb access before driving out, and stay on permitted tracks in the diamond area.
- Read the Diaz Point wind and the Lüderitz Bay tide, not the town forecast alone.
- Pack small kites and a full suit even in February, when the sea still averages about 17 C.
- Keep off Halifax Island and away from the birds unless a competent local authority tells you otherwise.
- Go with Lüderitz locals or an organised kite trip the first time; there are no facilities, no rescue and almost no beach information.
Getting there
Airport
Lüderitz Airport (LUD) is the nearest, close to Kolmanskop. As of August 2026 direct scheduled Windhoek-Lüderitz service looks inconsistent: the FlyNamibia service of April 2-22, 2026 was reported as temporary, and booking searches show no direct Windhoek-Lüderitz flights.
Route
Drive to Lüderitz on the B4, then take the gravel washboard road toward Diaz Point, about 20 km from town. A normal car reaches the public Diaz Point road in dry conditions; kite camps use 4x4, truck or bus, and it is worth checking road and park restrictions before leaving the marked route.
Transfer
30 min
Cost level
medium
Staying
Base in Lüderitz town; no accommodation or kite infrastructure confirmed at Guano Bay itself. Diaz Point has a simple campsite nearby, and Lüderitz has hotels/guesthouses.
No-wind days
Diaz Point and Dias Cross · Halifax Island penguin/wildlife viewing by boat · Kolmanskop ghost town · Lüderitz colonial architecture and waterfront · Sperrgebiet/Tsau //Khaeb guided tours where permits are arranged
FAQ
Is Guano Bay suitable for beginners?
No, it is rated for intermediate and expert riders because of very strong Lüderitz wind and cold water; general Lüderitz beginner instruction elsewhere does not apply specifically to this bay.
What is the wind like?
Wind is a strong synoptic southerly system with S, SSW and SW as the best directions, with summer afternoons commonly exceeding 40 km/h and sometimes reaching 30-45 knots.
When is the best time to go?
Best months run roughly August through March, with January, November and December marked as the strongest wind months.
Are there access rules?
The road to Diaz Point and Guano Bay is reported open, but the peninsula sits near restricted diamond-area land, so riders should stay on permitted roads and check locally before going.
What hazards should riders know?
Rocks and stones cover parts of the beach, the water is cold, and Halifax Island next to the bay is an important seabird and penguin site that should not be disturbed.
Last updated: August 2026