The better looking reefs are a fair way off shore. There were waves from Nungwi around the North and East coast of Zanzibar all the way to Mnemba Island. Some inner reefs are with in paddling distance of island but access to barren beaches may be difficult. Best to charter a boat or join a snorkelling or dive boat from Nungwi or Kendra Beach tourist areas.
Overview
Atmosphere
First surfed by Stefan Vogel in Sept 2005. Plenty of big reef breaks. Plenty of potential. Mnemba Island (private resort) has 270" reef with great waves peeling off it. All reefs are exposed to ocean breezes.
General
Unsurfed area, locals have never seen a surfboard before. Potential for world class waves.
any chance of borrowing two boards anywhere in zanzibar/tanzania over the next ten days??
comment by Anonymous, 2009-07-19 23:25:26
Surf in spt-oct
Does anybody Knows if there are good waves in september/october in zanzibar? I am going there and I would like to know if worths to bring my boards...tks!
comment by Anonymous, 2009-07-04 11:27:07
No Place fro rent Surfboard in znz the re are only 2 surfer in the island me and Chris!!! if you came bring all the equipmant!!!
comment by Anonymous, 2009-10-22 12:58:39