Cayman Kai / Water Cay public beach (Rum Point area)

North Side beach on the Cayman Kai peninsula, used by locals in easterly trades, which are cross-shore here. Flat, shallow water behind the reef, with coral patches and boat traffic near Rum Point and Kaibo.

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Spot guide

Island: Grand Cayman
Difficulty rating: ■ Intermediate spot
Today's rating, which adds wind, gusts and swell, is in the live forecast.
Riding: flat inside reef
Beach faces: N (about 0°)
Best wind: From the WSW to NW or NE to ESE (side-shore)
Offshore (avoid): From the SE to SW
Season: Trades Nov–Apr (mostly big-kite days, with stronger winds after cold fronts); local operator cites Nov–Jul. May–Oct is usually too light.
Nearest airport report: Owen Roberts International (George Town) MWCR
Location: 19.3600, -81.2480 (approximate)

Kite schools & rentals

School and rentalKitesurf CaymanBarkers Beach, West Baywww.kitesurfcayman.comPhone +1 345 916 5483Details found 2026-11. Confirm before booking.

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