The Winds:
the eastern coast of Africa has two seasonal Winds.

Kuzi: The South-East Trade blows from May to November, a strong gusty wind which brings the rains, rough water and the mud from Tana River. The inshore channels are used for most boat movement.

Kaz Kazi: the North-East Trade blows from December to April, the summer wind which brings calm, clear water and the fishing season. Strong wind is occasional but storms are rare.

The Tides:
There are two low and two high Tides daily, 12 hrs between each high, and 6 hrs between high and low. The whole cycle is about 1 hr later every day. The difference between high and low Tides varies in accordance with the moon.

Spring Tide: every two weeks on the full and new moons, there is as much as 4 Metres difference. During spring tides the current is very strong in front of Kijani House.

Neap Tide: is on both half moons and has a difference of only 1 metre between high and low tide. Since the movement is so little, the water tends to be at its clearest over Neap tides. There is a set of Tide Tables on the board in Kijani House.

The monthly Temperatures