Guanabo / Playas del Este (Havana)

Havana's eastern city beaches, under 30 minutes from Old Havana. They are open to the north and best with winter fronts and NE trades. Expect swimmers on weekends and very little kite infrastructure.

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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, waves
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
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
23.1720, -82.1370 (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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