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About this spot
The Emerald Sea is a large shallow lagoon behind the outer reef north of Ramena, reached by boat. In the Varatraza season (about April to November) the south-east trade wind blows over flat, turquoise water inside the reef.
Riding here is usually done on guided boat trips or downwinders from the kite camps. Stay inside the reef, ride with boat support, and be ready for strong wind.
3-day forecast
Speed / gusts in knots. Colour = rideability for this spot. Bottom row = recommended kite size for your weight — not recommended outside this spot's 18–35 kn range.
Conditions
- Water
- flat, choppy
- Depth
- Shallow lagoon inside the reef
- Seabed
- sand, coral near the reef
- Skill
- intermediate, expert
- Beginners
- Not for beginners — intermediate and up
- Wind range
- 18 kn – 35 kn
Access & parking
By boat from Ramena or the kite camps.
Parking: Not applicable — boat access.
Amenities
- Guided boat trips from the kite camps
Needs local verification: Compiled in October 2026 from independent spot guides and the general descriptions of the Diego Suarez kite camps. Access, boat transfers and school operations change, so everything here needs confirming locally; coordinates are approximate, not verified launch points. No verified live webcam was found, so the camera links open Windy's webcam search instead of a local feed.
Local hazards
- Boat access only — ride with support
- Outer reef and breaking waves
- Very strong wind in peak season