Continent |
Caribbean |
Country |
Trinidad and Tobago |
Next Big City |
Port-of-Spain (Trinidad) |
Next Town |
San Francique |
Type: |
Island |
Rider Ability: |
Beginner, Intermediate, Expert |
Features: |
Food, Parking |
Type: |
Chop, Small wave |
Hazards: |
Swimmers, Animals |
Quality: |
Crystal clear |
Best Tide: |
No information |
Warm and murky. Small wind chop and spilling waves (3ft). Look out for Man of War jellyfishes.
Type: |
Sand |
Size: |
Tidal |
Hazards: |
Bystanders |
Beach Users: |
No information |
Sandy beach. Plenty of room at low tide, high tide you may need help launching from car park. Local kiters and windsurfers are very friendly and helpful. Crowded with drunk swimmers at weekends.
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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 |
Warm weather all year. No wetsuit needed. Watch out for sun burn.
Best Months: |
January, February, March, April, December |
Wind Type: |
Trade |
Best Direction: |
No information |
Main Direction: |
E |
Windy season (January to May) is good with 12m kites giving plenty of boost. Usually Easterly trade winds.
Transport |
Car |
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Access
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Short walk |
Drive south of the airport through San Fernando. From San Fernando head for Fyzabad and keep going south towards San Francique. Ask for directions as it is easy to miss the place.
Rules |
None |
Rum shop on the beach.
