SUP in Tanzania

1 SUP spots in Tanzania. The colours show each month: the stronger, the better for SUP.

Find the best time to goTap a spot to see when to go: wind, waves, water temperature, sun and rain in every month, from years of weather statistics.

Updated October 2026 · weather data 2022–2026

In short

Best time for SUP in Tanzania: all year. Then water around 28°C (no wetsuit).
Top picks: Paje – Zanzibar.
For beginners: Paje – Zanzibar.

Paje – ZanzibarZanzibar, Tanzania · best all yearBeginner-friendly · 28°C water in season, no wetsuit · ✈ ZNZ 35 km

Water temperature per month (°C)

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Water: average sea surface temperature.

Month by month in Tanzania

Month	Water	Wetsuit	Air
JanuaryJan	29°C	no wetsuit	30°C
FebruaryFeb	29°C	no wetsuit	31°C
MarchMar	30°C	no wetsuit	31°C
AprilApr	29°C	no wetsuit	28°C
MayMay	29°C	no wetsuit	28°C
JuneJun	28°C	no wetsuit	28°C
JulyJul	26°C	no wetsuit	27°C
AugustAug	26°C	no wetsuit	28°C
SeptemberSep	26°C	no wetsuit	29°C
OctoberOct	27°C	no wetsuit	29°C
NovemberNov	28°C	no wetsuit	30°C
DecemberDec	29°C	no wetsuit	30°C

Best months highlighted. Air: average daytime high.

Questions

When is the best time for SUP in Tanzania?

Best time for SUP in Tanzania: all year. Then water around 28°C (no wetsuit).

What wetsuit do I need in Tanzania?

It depends on the month: about 30°C water in March (no wetsuit) and about 26°C in August (no wetsuit).

Is Tanzania good for beginners?

Yes, these spots suit beginners: Paje – Zanzibar.

Which airport is closest?

Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ), 35 km from Paje – Zanzibar.

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