Other Places We've Been
Even with the world’s best spots in our backyard, we couldn’t resist exploring beyond.
So we went chasing the wind and discovering new places around the globe.
Maui, Hawaii
Best Season: May to September
Water Conditions: Flat and Waves
Our Comment:
Located in the central Pacific, Maui is one of Hawaii’s main islands, known for its mix of coastline, mountains, and small towns.
Trade winds blow consistently, especially along the island’s north shore. It’s a location that suits different riding styles and levels, with a strong watersports culture.
Key Biscane, Miami
Best Season: November to May
Water Conditions: Mostly flat
Our Comment:
Just off the coast of Miami, Key Biscayne is a small barrier island. While just minutes away from the city’s urban energy, it offers a quieter escape. The shallow, flatwater conditions make it suitable for learning and freestyle. Access is regulated, and riders must follow local rules for launching and riding.
Cabarete, Dominican Republic
Best Season: December to March + June to August
Water Conditions: Flat and Waves
Our Comment:
Cabarete is a small town on the north coast of the Dominican Republic, with a main street that runs along the beach and a mix of locals and visitors.
The bay gets steady trade winds and small to medium waves, offering conditions for both freeride and wave riding in the same place.
Grenadines & Islands, Caribbean
Best Season: December to June
Water Conditions: Flat and Waves
Our Comment:
Scattered across the southeastern Caribbean, the Grenadines are a chain of small islands stretching between Saint Vincent and Grenada.
It is known for its turquoise waters, quiet anchorages, and remote beaches. Sailing between islands offers diverse kite spots, from flatwater bays to reef breaks.
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Best Season: August to December
Water Conditions: Flat and Waves
Our Comment:
Rio de Janeiro combines a large urban setting with natural landscapes of mountains and beaches. There are kite spots both within the city, like Barra and Recreio, and in nearby areas such as Araruama and Búzios.
Conditions vary between wave and flatwater, depending on the spot and season.
Ibiraquera, Brazil
Best Season: September to December
Water Conditions: Flat and Waves
Our Comment:
Located in southern Brazil, Ibiraquera is a small coastal area in Santa Catarina, surrounded by lagoons, dunes, and ocean beaches.
The spot offers a mix of big waves and flatwater conditions, attracting both kitesurfers and windsurfers from the nearby reagions.
Punta del Este, Uruguay
Best Season: October to March
Water Conditions: Flat and Waves
Our Comment:
Punta del Este is a coastal city in southern Uruguay, known for its combination of outdoor lifestyle, good restaurants, and access to local wine culture.
On the water, riders find wave spots on the Atlantic side and flatter conditions in the bay, always relying on thermal winds.
Viana do Castelo, Portugal
Best Season: June to September
Water Conditions: Mostly waves
Our Comment:
Viana do Castelo is a coastal town in northern Portugal, combining old architecture, a working port, and easy access to nature. The beach just outside the city offers steady summer winds, with a consistent "Nortada".
Conditions are mostly wave-based, attracting both kitesurfers and windsurfers.
Praia do Guincho, Portugal
Best Season: May to September
Water Conditions: Mostly waves
Our Comment:
Praia do Guincho is located near Cascais, on Portugal’s western coast. It’s known for its open ocean setting, strong winds, and consistent waves.
The beach is part of a natural park and has no infrastructure, riders should come prepared, as conditions can be challenging and exposed.
Tarifa, Spain
Best Season: May to October
Water Conditions: Mostly flat
Our Comment:
Tarifa is a small town at the southern tip of Spain, where the Mediterranean meets the Atlantic. The village has a strong kitesurfing identity, with a lively atmosphere and a mix of local and international riders.
It’s known for its reliable winds, especially the Levante and Poniente, which blow almost year-round.
Essaouira, Morocco
Best Season: April to September
Water Conditions: Flat and waves
Our Comment:
Located on Morocco’s coast, Essaouira is a historic port city with a walled medina. The bay offers a mix of wave and flat sections, suiting different riding styles.
The beach can be quite chaotic, with camels, horses, locals, and tourists all sharing the shoreline and no space division for each of them.
Paros & Mykonos, Greece
Best Season: June to September
Water Conditions: Mostly flat
Our Comment:
Paros blends traditional villages with beach culture. The island has several kite spots with steady summer winds, especially in Pounda, where the conditions suit both beginners and freestyle riders.
Known for its nightlife and beach scene, Mykonos also offers windy beaches suitable for kitesurfing.
Zanzibar, Tanzania
Best Season: June to September + December to March
Water Conditions: Mostly flat
Our Comment:
Located off the coast of Tanzania, Zanzibar is an island with long beaches, small villages, and shallow turquoise waters. Popular spots like Paje offer flatwater conditions ideal for beginners and freestyle riders.
Riders should be cautious with sea urchins in some areas, especially at low tide.
The Maldives
Best Season: May to October
Water Conditions: Flat and waves
Our Comment:
A chain of coral atolls in the Indian Ocean, the Maldives offers warm water, reef-lined lagoons, and remote island resorts. Most kitesurfing happens from boats or on sandbanks, as many islands are small or private.
Conditions vary from flatwater lagoons to small waves, depending on the location and tide.
