This is a list of the best rated spots in the world, surely you would add some more spots, but with this list you can discover spectacular places to practice kite that you did not know yet.
Maui, Hawaii
Maui is one of the first places where kitesurfing began in the world and where the first kitesurfing competitions were held. It is the second largest island of Hawaii and is characterized by its vibrant culture and relaxed lifestyle.
It is famous for its strong winds in the season from March to October, although you can enjoy the wind all year round.
North Shore Beach, Maui
North Shore Beach remains one of the best places to sail, with warm temperatures, steady winds and plenty of nightlife. It is the most popular beach on the island. However, you will find many other places in this wonderful Hawaiian island for kitesurfing, such as “Kite beach” or “Flash Beach”.
Tarifa, Cádiz
Considered the best place to practice kitesurfing for its variety of wind and its incredible strength to launch you and make you fly very high. As we say, Tarifa is a place that impresses every rider who visits it because its wind is constant all year round and you will find strong easterly winds for experts and westerly winds for beginners and wave lovers.
It consists of a beach of more than 10 km, has strong and constant winds, plus sunshine throughout the year. The summer months is when many people gather on the beaches of Tarifa to practice kite, specifically the months of June to September.
Tarifa, Cádiz
However in the winter months is when you will find less crowds so if the cold is not an impediment for you is definitely the best time to enjoy Tarifa.
Isla Sal, Cabo Verde
Only 30 km long and 12 km wide, Sal Island is one of the most touristic islands of Cape Verde. In fact, more and more tourists are visiting it and among their reasons is the practice of kitesurfing.
Undoubtedly, the best time to sail is from October to May. It is a good destination during the European winter thanks to its temperatures, this small island is two hours from the south of the Canary Islands and is very well connected. Its warm temperatures are 25 degrees all year round and its winds have an average of 20 knots. These conditions are very attractive for any lover of water sports such as kitesurfing.
Isla de Sal, Cabo Verde
Kite Beach is located in the east and offers good winds with medium waves. The south is recommended for those looking for a placid sea, while Ponta Preta beach in the west offers big waves and very fast swells.
La Ventana, Mexico
Unknown to many, La Ventana is a small fishing village on the coast of La Ventana Bay south of La Paz on the east side of the Baja California peninsula in the Mexican state of Baja California Sur.
The best time to surf is from November to March. This bay is located on the east side of the Baja California Peninsula and was declared a World Heritage Site. Generally its turquoise waters are calm and the wind conditions are ideal for all levels.
La Ventana, México
In the morning the wind speed is lower, ideal for beginners, however from midday onwards we find a more intense and stronger wind for kitesurfing experts.
Combuco, Brasil
Located about 30 km from Fortaleza, Combuco is one of the best places not only in the north coast of Brazil for kitesurfing but also in the whole world, where the culture of no work and pleasure has been growing every year, so Combuco enters, without any doubt, in our top 5 of the best kitesurfing spots.
It has constant wind all year round, tropical temperatures and the possibility for all levels of kite, both for those who are just starting to learn and those who are experts and are looking for a lot of action. Winds are very light and average 18 knots, especially from June to February, although many consider combuco beach to be navigable all year round.
Combuco, Brasil
You will find shallow lagoons and flat water, ideal for those who want to get started in the sport and beginners looking to add experience, as well as for experts looking to learn new Freestyle maneuvers or improve the ones they already know.
From the Best Kiteboarding Tarifa team, we hope this list will help you find a good destination where you can enjoy good wind conditions and kitesurfing environment.
