What are the best kite surfing spots worldwide? 35 Knots dug into it that resulted to a Top 10 kitesurfing locations as presented on this page.
The best kite surfing spots worldwide
What are the best kite surfing spots worldwide? the number of kite surfing spots worldwide is increasing every year. That is why we change the top 10 kite surfing destinations every year. One spot is even more beautiful than the other and the wind is better everywhere than here, but is that really the case? Also in the Netherlands we have a wide choice of excellent kite surfing spots. It usually blows well here with a strong South-West wind, so that you always have side on shore wind in the North Sea. We do not have Azure water and pearly white beaches here like in Indonesia. That is why we publish this year a fresh top 10 Kitesurfing destinations worldwide, paying attention to:
- Wind certainty
- Safety of kite surfers
- Atmosphere of the kite spot
You can read the top 10 that outcome here. The can be a starting point for traveling the world to the best kite surfing spots.
1. Grand Cayman - Cayman Islands
The Cayman Islands are located south of Cuba about 7 hours flight from Amsterdam. The west of this island has excellent kite surfing conditions. There is a long coastline in a bay. A regular thermal wind blows and the water from the Caribbean Sea has a more than pleasant temperature.
There is a cross onshore wind blowing and in front of the reef you have a great flat water spot here to practice. Outside the reef you have waves for the more advanced kite surfer.
Benefits Grand Cayman – Cayman Islands:
- Constant wind
- Pleasant temperature
- Flat water for the reef
- Waves after the reef
- Safety of a bay
- Relaxed atmosphere of kiteboarders and locals
2. Tarifa Spain
Tarifa is the kitesurfing Mecca of Europe and perhaps the entire globe. It is one of the most wind certain kite spots on the European continent. Due to its location at the end of the Strait of Gibraltar, a wind tunnel is created so that as the day progresses, you have a good kite wind every day. You ‘ll find beautiful large beaches, a surf with waves and behind that choppy water. The average temperature is 20 ° C. The poniente and levante wind provide an average of 300 days of wind per year.
Benefits Tarifa Spain:
- Constant wind all year round
- Pleasant temperature
- Surf with waves
- Wide choice of kite spots
Disadvantages Tarifa Spain:
- Very busy in the Summer months
- Not a real beginner’s spot, despite the range of schools
3. Cumbuco – Brazil
With a 6 km long coastline and a strong wind in the period from September to February, Cumbuco should not be missing from this list. Add to that the beautiful sandy beaches and the nice climate and you have a top kite spot in South America. There is a lagoon for flat water fans where you can stand and at sea it is ideal for wavers. There are nice cafes for the necessary drinks and enough kite schools for the lessons. In short, put Cumbuco on your bucket list!
Advantages Cumbuco:
- Constant wind Pleasant temperature
- Flat water Waves
Disadvantages Cumbuco:
- Very busy during the season
4. Borocay - Philippines
Borocay is a tropical island in the Philippines. There are white sandy beaches, turquoise blue water and a constant breeze. If you want to shoot the perfect kite surf shot, you have to do it here. You ‘ll find flat water spots here and outside the reef it is a wonderful place for the wave riders. No wetsuit needed. Best time to go is from November to April. Borocay is rightly on the list of top 10 kitesurfing destinations.
Benefits Borocay:
- Constant wind
- Pleasant temperature
- Flat water
- Waves
Disadvantages Borocay:
- Difficult geting there
- Need a big kite
5. Maui – Hawaii
The cradle of surfing sports is of course Maui in Hawaii. On kitebeach you can have fun kitesurfing here. There is a constant thermal wind blowing, the water has a pleasant temperature. With choppy water for the beginner and nice waves for the advanced rider, everyone will get their money’s worth here.
Benefits Maui:
- Constant wind
- Pleasant temperature
- Waves
Disadvantages Maui:
- Busy with water sports enthusiasts during Summer season
6. IJmuiden - The Netherlands
IJmuiden is of course also a top location and is our number 6. With a very wide beach and strong surf, it is excellent kite surfing here. The long pier offers protection so that the current is not too bad here. Depending on the tide, you will be able the stand at the bottom of the sea quite far off the coast. Then it quickly gets deep. You don’t want to go abroad when the sun is shining and the wind is blowing.
Advantages IJmuiden:
- Sufficient wind all year round
- Wide sandy beach
- Waves Nice atmosphere
Disadvantages IJmuiden:
- Can be cold
- A bastard at high tide
7. Phan Rang Vietnam
The discovery of the year and number 7 Phan Rang in Vietnam. In the south of Vietnam on the South China Sea, it is good for kite surfers. My Hoa in particular is an ideal place with strong winds to get loose on the water.
Benefits Phan Rang:
- Flat water for the reef
- Clean waves after the reef
- Pleasant temperature
- Plenty of kite centers nearby
- Super chill atmosphere
Cons Phan Rang:
- Fierce wind through the mountains
8. Sardinia - Italy
Anyone who thinks that Italy is not a kite surfing country is wrong. Sardinia has 2 excellent kite surf locations with flat to choppy water. From spring to Autumn the temperature is also good to keep up here. That along with Italian hospitality should not be missing from the list.
Benefits Sardinia:
- Constant wind
- Pleasant temperature
- Flat water Waves
Disadvantages Sardinia:
- Strict kite surfing rules during the Summer months
9. Dahkla - Morocco
Perhaps the most beautiful flat water spot in the world! In the middle of the desert, a kite surf Valhalla has emerged that is unparalleled. Not not coincidentally that is trained here for big competitions.
Dahkla benefits:
- Constant wind
- Pleasant temperature
- Flat water and choppy water wavespot on the ocean side
Disadvantages Dahkla:
- Little other entertainment
- Pricey
10. Workum - The Netherlands
Workum in the Netherlands is also a very nice kite spot. With a beach and water where you can stand at least 500 meters from the side, this is an ideal flat water spot in the North of the country. It is a pretty wind-sure destination during the summer months. Definitely worth going to.
Benefits Workum:
- Sufficient wind all year round
- Shallow water
- Flat water
- Super chill kite vibe
- campsite + facilities, bungalows at the spot.
- Restaurant, grocery shop
Disadvantages Workum:
- In winter, the water is very cold
- Launchzone is in the water
This is our list of the top 10 kitesurfing destinations. As you can see there are 2 Dutch spots this year. Although we do not have clear blue sea water in this country and the sun hours are also somewhat disappointing. The wind is usually good, just as the atmosphere and accommodations are not inferior to the foreign – or known top kitesurfing destinations!
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