Continent |
Caribbean |
Country |
Cayman Islands |
Next Big City |
Georgetown (Grand Cayman) |
Next Town |
Blossom Village (Little Cayman) |
Type: |
Ocean |
Rider Ability: |
Beginner, Intermediate, Expert |
Features: |
No information |
Type: |
Chop, Small wave |
Hazards: |
No information |
Quality: |
Crystal clear |
Best Tide: |
Tide independent |
This area is choppy and can get small waves on a Southeasterly wind. Tidal range is no more than two feet.
Type: |
Sand |
Size: |
Medium |
Hazards: |
Other |
Beach Users: |
None |
There is a fairly big beach with plenty of space to launch. The beach is sand but beware of driftwood, especially if self launching.
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Spring:
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Shorts |
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Summer:
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Shorts |
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Fall:
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Shorts |
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Winter:
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Shorts, Shorty |
Water temperature is from about 76°F in winter up to about 89°F in summer. Air temperature ranges from about 75°F in winter to 95°F in summer. Wetsuits are never needed but lycras are recommended for UV protection.
Best Months: |
January, February, March, April, November, December |
Wind Type: |
Frontal |
Best Direction: |
E, ESE, SE |
Main Direction: |
No information |
Best winds in Cayman are frontal winds in the winter. November to April. Summer is good if there are tropical systems but the chances of getting skunked are good. Diving is considered the best in the Caribbean on these days. The season is all year but this site is best on an Easterly or Southeasterly which occurs in late winter or spring (January to April). This site goes off in the summer if there are tropical systems in the area but if there are no tropical systems, there is nothing.
Transport |
Car, Boat |
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Access
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Short walk |
Fly into Grand Cayman and catch a puddle jumper to Little Cayman. Island Air and Cayman Airways offer flights to Little Cayman. Transfers are done by the resorts. Jeeps or scooters can be rented on the island but are fairly expensive.
Rules |
None |
No rules although it is a good idea to contact local kiteboarders for introductions to land owners etc.
No nightlife except for the resort bars.