Matemwe

Matemwe is a shallow lagoon spot located on Zanzibar's eastern coast, facing east toward the Indian Ocean. The site features a sheltered lagoon environment with seagrass beds and fringing coral reef structures visible in the satellite imagery. The beach is narrow with residential development immediately inland, limiting available space for launching and landing. Water conditions are characteristically calm with small average wave heights of 0.94m, making this a protected environment rather than an open ocean exposure. The lagoon configuration provides natural breakwaters that reduce swell energy. With an average wind speed of only 6.8 knots and very low wind reliability at 0.8%, conditions are marginal for kitesurfing most days. North wind (0°) provides side-shore orientation along the east-facing coast. This spot suits beginner to early intermediate riders seeking flat-water conditions and minimal wave action. Key considerations include shallow water requiring careful positioning, potential for getting stuck on seagrass, navigating coral structures, and limited window for adequate wind conditions. Access and parking appear constrained by local settlement patterns.