Continent
Asia
Country
Philippines
Next Big City
Caticlan
Next Town
Boracay Island, Tibiao
 
Type:
Island
Rider Ability:
Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Features:
None

Water

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.

Beach

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.

Weather

Spring:
Shorts
Summer:
Shorts
Fall:
Shorts
Winter:
Shorts

All year long summer, no wetsuit needed. The coldest the water can get is 25°C.

Wind

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.



How to get there

Transport
Boat
Access
No walk

An hour flight from Manila to Caticlan, then 15 minutes to Boracay, from where kite trips are organized.

Extra information

Rules
None

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Nightlife

None, only private parties.