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Coco kite fishing12/5/2023 Located in the north, 145km east of Havana, Varadero is one of the more popular beach spots in Cuba. In summer, the beaches can be busy but winter will offer reliable wind and a 7km downwinder if you’re feeling brave! 2. The best months to visit are the seasons’ shoulder months of October/November and April. A side-on NE wind keeps everything contained and safe, averaging 10-12knots. A great spot for early intermediates, the small 1-2m waves challenge those who have mastered the basics and want something more exciting to test. Head east from Havana, 20 minutes along the coast. Access to Playas del Este is as easy as pie to reach. Playas del EsteĪ quick getaway from Havana, Cuba’s capital city. Where you end up will depend on your ability level, adventure level, and thirst for getting off the beaten track … here are our picks on a mix of known and lesser known spots to check-out on your next kiting adventure. There are a number of great spots in Cuba to rip it up. Temperatures in season will be perfectly warm, averaging 25-30☌ in the air and 24-28☌ in the water with depths between knee to waist height (depending if you’re a short-ass like me or not!) Kiteboarding spots in Cuba Apart from humans, in most spots you won’t find rugged reef, coral, sharks or jellyfish either, so you can ride, freely and confidently! The best thing about Cuba is that there are very few hazards. There’s also some decent swells and barrels for wave riders between December and March along the north coast. This being said, Cuba is a hit with freestylers, offering some playful winds and endless downwinders for the more advanced rider. Smooth, flat waters are matched with soft sands underfoot, and small wave ripples also add to the ease for beginners. Most areas of the island experience a side-on or on-shore wind, making it a really great destination to get up onto the board for the first time, and learn how to kitesurf. This being said, keep an eye on the forecast as it’s not uncommon for hurricanes to swing by then too. September can be a little stormy, so October tends to be the transition from wet to wonderful. These months attract some thermal wind, but generally it’s a bit flat, with up to 10 days of nada. The prevailing north easterly winds are consistent during the season, and then take a break between June and September. Kitesurfing season in CubaĬuba’s kiting season generally runs from October to May, with consistent wind averaging around 15knots on the mainland and boosting to around 20 knots on the smaller archipelago islands off the north/east coast. In fact, the whole island offers something for everyone depending on where you set up, with all wind directions, waves, chop and butter-flat waters, lagoons, sea, mangroves… there is literally everything to get you in these waters. Where the Caribbean Sea meets the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean, Cuba is slap bang in the middle of the best wind conditions in this region. Lined with kiting schools, the North and East coasts of Cuba has hit jackpot with weather, wind and water. Direct flights from London get you from cold to cold-beer in a jiffy and that’s just the start. Palm trees with coconuts for the taking, crystal blue waters, old retro cars and a relaxed attitude, Cuba is definitely becoming a bigger holiday destination than ever before. Add wind, white sands, butter-flat waters, tropical climates and Cuba libre’s on tap – it’s time for some kiteboarding kicks along Cuba’s coastline! Caribbean Cool The operation felt very smooth and safe.This northern, laid-back Caribbean island oozes cool, so it should be a front runner when considering a kiteboarding recce. The boat captain Santos was also very helpful and worked hard to ensure everything was prepared for the day. The surf day was also fun, getting to check out Ollie's and Witch's Rock. The surface intervals were spent on isolated beaches hanging out or exploring the beach, or touring the coastline from the boat. The day we went to the Bat Islands, Roy filled in for Scott and was also a great dive guide. All the dives were in interesting locations, and Scott was able to help identify the highlights of the sea life. The boat was able to pick me up from the beach in front of my hotel. Scott is a real pleasure to dive with, and was very accommodating. Scott made sure our skill levels (and air consumption) were comparable. Scott was upfront about my option to have a private outing all 4 days but I opted in to have an additional experienced diver join. I was the only guest on one day of diving and the surf day and there was only one additional guest on the other two days of diving. Spent a week in Playa Hermosa and did 4 days of great scuba and surf trips with Sirenas.
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