Cayo Santa María – main beach

Wide north-facing resort beaches on Cayo Santa María where the easterly trades blow side-shore, typically moderate. No confirmed kite centre on the cay; respect hotel swim zones.

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Spot guide

Island: Cuba
Difficulty rating: ■ Intermediate spot
Today's rating, which adds wind, gusts and swell, is in the live forecast.
Riding: chop
Beach faces: N (about 5°)
Best wind: From the WSW to NW or NE to ESE (side-shore)
Offshore (avoid): From the SE to SW
Season: North coast best Nov–Apr with NE trades (about 14–20 kn) and N–NW winds behind cold fronts; summer brings lighter SE thermal winds.
Nearest airport report: José Martí International (Havana) MUHA
Location: 22.6680, -78.9800 (approximate)

Kite schools & rentals

Kite schoolHavana Kiteboarding ClubPlaya El Paso, Cayo Guillermowww.havanakiteboarding.com/schools/cayo-guillermoDetails found 2026-11. Confirm before booking.

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