Continent |
North America |
Country |
Mexico |
Next Big City |
Cancun, Cozumel |
Next Town |
San Miguel |
|
Type: |
Ocean |
Rider Ability: |
Intermediate, Expert |
Features: |
Rooms, Shower, Toilet, Food, Parking |
Water
Type: |
Small wave, Medium wave |
Hazards: |
Currents, Rocks |
Quality: |
Crystal clear |
Best Tide: |
No information |
Usually 4 to 6 feet waves, onshore current won't let you upwind if you are not powered enough.
Beach
Type: |
Sand |
Size: |
Medium |
Hazards: |
Rocks |
Beach Users: |
None |
Great sand beach to launch and land. There is a hotel next to it and a restaurant with the best view in the island.
Weather
Spring:
|
Shorts |
Summer:
|
Shorts |
Fall:
|
Shorts |
Winter:
|
Shorts, Shorty, Normal |
If you live in cold places this will be heaven. Warm water and air. Every other Norte in November to December you might need a wetsuit/shorty.
Wind
Best Months: |
January, February, March, April, May, December |
Wind Type: |
Thermal, Frontal |
Best Direction: |
E, S |
Main Direction: |
N, E, S |
Usual wind directions are NE, E, SE, best time of year March till July. Best when it's over 16 knts because of the current.
How to get there
Transport |
Car |
Access
|
Short walk |
From town you will drive towards the east side of the island. You can use the transversal road or the south hotel zone road. Look up for Coconuts and Ventanas al Mar hotel and you will be right there.
Extra information
There are the usual basic rules and restrictions for safe kiteboarding. Watch out for the strong currents and would be recommended only to advanced kiters.
Nightlife