Surf spot

Kasa beach

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Country: Tanzania
Coordinates: -7.0158, 39.5516

Metric
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Wave period (s)	6.5	6.6	6.7	6.8	6.8	6.9	6.9	6.8	6.5	6.5	6.2	6	6.2	6.3	6.3	6.3	6.3	6.2	6	6.1	6.2	6.3	6.3	6.3	6.2	6.1	6	6.1	6.2	6.5	6.8	7	6.8	7.2	7.1	7.5	7.3	7.3	7.6	7.8	7.8	7.5	7.5	7.3	7.3	7.5	7.7	7.8	7.8	7.8	8.1	7.7	7.7	7.5	7.7	7.8
Wave energy (kJ)	170	171	168	174	171	166	151	133	124	116	116	109	109	113	111	109	100	93	84	80	79	79	81	75	80	87	92	100	116	141	174	209	280	339	379	392	409	455	519	537	540	522	528	525	544	528	523	523	550	592	474	533	478	447	414	389
Wind speed (km/h)	10.9	12.3	12.4	11.2	18.6	21.1	20.1	17.2	14.5	14.8	13.7	13.5	14.1	18.4	16.9	16.6	15.1	13.4	9.7	14.6	19.1	17.3	17.3	17.2	19.5	17.1	18.6	22	24.9	23.4	22.3	22.2	21.8	19.3	13.6	20.1	23.7	27.2	23	18.7	18.4	15	8.8	12.7	16.6	19.1	17.1	20.6	19.5	17.6	11.7	17.4	20.3	20.1	16.5	13.6
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Kasa Beach, Tanzania is a little-known surf spot on the Tanzanian coast, offering a more remote and uncrowded alternative to the better-known breaks around Zanzibar and mainland Dar es Salaam.

Surf character

Wave type: Typically a beach break, with shifting sandbars.
Best swell: Works best with southeast swells from the Indian Ocean.
Wind: Usually cleaner in the early morning before the onshore sea breeze picks up.
Skill level: Best for intermediate surfers, though conditions can sometimes suit beginners when the surf is small and mellow.

What to expect

Crowds: Very light compared with major surf destinations.
Water: Warm tropical water year-round, so a rash vest or light boardshorts are usually enough.
Board choice: A shortboard for better waves, or a funboard/longboard when the surf is smaller.
Consistency: Not a highly reliable wave, but can be rewarding when swell lines up.

Beach and setting

Kasa Beach is valued as much for its quiet, natural setting as for the surf itself. Expect a laid-back atmosphere, local fishing activity nearby, and a less-developed coastline than you’d find in more commercial surf areas.

Good to know

Tides and sand movement can change the shape of the break a lot.
Local knowledge is very helpful for finding the best takeoff zone.
It’s a good choice if you want a relaxed surf session away from crowds.