Kish Kite Beach has no other spot on this map within 40 km of it. straight-line distance
When it fills in
No onset time is published for this spot.
The wind
locals call it Shamal
Direction
Character
mixed
Typical strength
15 kt average with gusts to 20 kt in the November-February/March core season; the all-year station average across every month, including light days, is lower at 8-11 kt.
Thermal or synoptic
thermal
Also on record
9 kt annual airport mean; monthly averages mostly 8-11 kt
Dominant direction
WNW/NW around 292 degrees in January-February and most non-summer months, shifting to ESE/SE around 112 degrees in July-August and November-December; the airport's annual mean of WSW reflects the blend of these opposing seasonal regimes.
Forecast
Month by month
- Jan, riders' month56
- Feb, riders' month54
- Mar50
- Apr63
- May47
- Jun42
- Jul37
- Aug35
- Sep27
- Oct31
- Nov, riders' month37
- Dec, riders' month27
windy days per month (3 h+ at 12 kn+)
Ringed months are the ones riders and schools name: Jan, Feb, Nov, Dec.
- 56%Jan24°
- 54%Feb23°
- 50%Mar24°
- 63%Apr25°
- 47%May28°
- 42%Jun32°
- 37%Jul34°
- 35%Aug35°
- 27%Sep34°
- 31%Oct32°
- 37%Nov30°
- 27%Dec27°
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 | 56% | 69% | 58% | 14.1 kt | WNW | 15:00 | 20.3°C | 24°C | 62 |
| Feb | 54% | 82% | 70% | 16.1 kt | WNW | 15:00 | 20.9°C | 22.6°C | 57 |
| Mar | 50% | 79% | 76% | 15.1 kt | WNW | 14:00 | 23.3°C | 23.6°C | 62 |
| Apr | 63% | 80% | 68% | 15.3 kt | W | 15:00 | 25.6°C | 24.7°C | 60 |
| May | 47% | 69% | 55% | 14.4 kt | WNW | 16:00 | 29.4°C | 28.2°C | 62 |
| Jun | 42% | 68% | 52% | 13.6 kt | WNW | 16:00 | 32.2°C | 31.8°C | 60 |
| Jul | 37% | 68% | 56% | 12.5 kt | ESE | 11:00 | 33.7°C | 34°C | 62 |
| Aug | 35% | 69% | 56% | 12.6 kt | W | 13:00 | 34.1°C | 34.6°C | 62 |
| Sep | 27% | 52% | 45% | 11.9 kt | W | 16:00 | 32.8°C | 34°C | 60 |
| Oct | 31% | 58% | 47% | 12.4 kt | WNW | 16:00 | 30.9°C | 32.4°C | 62 |
| Nov | 37% | 53% | 43% | 12.6 kt | WNW | 16:00 | 27.5°C | 29.6°C | 60 |
| Dec | 27% | 48% | 40% | 11.6 kt | WNW | 15:00 | 23.3°C | 26.5°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
chop
Standing depth
shallow, suitable depth reported; exact standing area unconfirmed
Tides
not tide dependent; no independent tide-local detail found for the west-side beach
Temperature
32.2°C summer · 23.5°C winter
Wetsuit
No full wetsuit generally needed from sea-temperature data; sun protection or rash vest is more relevant in hot months.
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
2 schools name this spot
On your own
Room to launch: About 3000 square meters.
Somewhere else
No neighbour on record
No other spot in the atlas sits within reach of this one.
Launch
Sandy dedicated kiteboarding beach on Kish Island, on Sunset Road before Kolbeh Hoor on the west side of the island, at about 26.5488 N, 53.9065 E.
Space
About 3000 square meters.
Rules & access
Access rules drift faster than anything else we hold — check locally, and propose an edit if this has changed.
Rider tips
- Confirm the exact launch with the local school before you rig; local and English descriptions put Kish 'Kite Beach' in two different places.
- Bring or rent light-wind gear unless the forecast shows real Shamal or southeast wind.
- Turn up 30 minutes before your slot with a life jacket; as of 2024 both are required and under-15s cannot take part.
- Skip the peak of summer if heat gets to you; it runs over 40 C and humid.
Getting there
Airport
Kish International Airport
Route
Kish is reached by air into Kish International Airport or by sea into Kish port. The kiteboarding beach is on Sunset Road, before Kolbeh Hoor.
Staying
Kish is a free-trade resort island, so hotels are easy to find, and accommodation is among the facilities at the spot.
No-wind days
Options include shopping centers, resort hotels, water sports, restaurants, Dolphin Park, Kariz Underground City, Harireh Ancient City, the Greek Ship, beaches and diving/fishing around Kolbeh Hoor.
Photos
FAQ
When is the best time to kite Kish Kite Beach?
November through February is high season, with cooler air, winds around 15 knots and occasional 20-knot gusts.
Is Kish Kite Beach suitable for beginners?
It is listed for all rider levels, though coral and swimmers nearby make local supervision worthwhile.
What is the wind like at Kish Kite Beach?
Winds average about 9 knots at the nearby airport, mostly 8-11 knots by month, driven by the winter/spring Shamal or a summer southeasterly.
Are there rules at Kish Kite Beach?
As of 2026, life jackets are mandatory, riders under 15 cannot take part, and each booking ticket covers one person.
What are the main hazards?
Coral and swimmers are the recurring concerns, along with very hot, humid summer conditions.
Last updated: August 2026