Continent |
Asia |
Country |
Philippines |
Next Big City |
Caticlan |
Next Town |
Boracay Island, Tibiao |
Type: |
Island |
Rider Ability: |
Beginner, Intermediate, Expert |
Features: |
None |
Type: |
Shallow, Flat, Small wave |
Hazards: |
Reefs |
Quality: |
Crystal clear |
Best Tide: |
Tide independent |
Shallow, flat like a mirror on the inside and a bit of waves out on the reef. Can get very shallow on a low low tide.
Type: |
Sand |
Size: |
Medium |
Hazards: |
Shells |
Beach Users: |
None |
A 400m sandbank in the middle of the ocean, very beautiful fine white sand formed like an elbow, no trees just bushes. One of the safest place on earth to launch a kite. You may kite around the island for 15 minutes. A world class kite spot.
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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:
|
Shorts |
All year long summer, no wetsuit needed. The coldest the water can get is 25°C.
Best Months: |
January, February, March, April, November, December |
Wind Type: |
Trade |
Best Direction: |
NE |
Main Direction: |
NE |
Usually about 15-25 knots. Northeast is the best direction. The best time is from November till April.
Transport |
Boat |
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Access
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No walk |
An hour flight from Manila to Caticlan, then 15 minutes to Boracay, from where kite trips are organized.
Rules |
None |
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None, only private parties.
