Rio Maria is a deltaic estuary system in southern Mozambique where a major river disperses into the Indian Ocean. The landscape consists of multiple tidal channels, sandbars, and mangrove-fringed islands creating a complex, shallow-water environment. The delta's orientation favors northwest winds (315°) for side-shore conditions. Water is characteristically turbid green from river sediment discharge. The spot suits intermediate kiters comfortable with shallow water, tight maneuvering, and variable bottom conditions. Wind reliability is very low (1.4%), requiring patience and selective session timing. Wave energy is minimal (0.75m average), making this a light-wind spot dependent on consistent breezes. Key considerations include navigating around shallow banks and mangrove obstacles, understanding tidal cycles that dramatically affect water depth and current speed, and watching for submerged debris common in river systems. The delta environment offers unique technical kitesurfing with variable conditions rather than sustained performance potential.