Long Bay Beach

Waist-deep, sand-bottomed water on the Caicos Banks side, about 3 miles long. Trades blow side-on to onshore here, and all the island's kite schools are based on this beach. Watch for boats and occasional conch shells, and note that foiling needs high tide.

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Spot guide

Island
Providenciales
Difficulty rating
● Beginner spot
Today's rating, which adds wind, gusts and swell, is in the live forecast.
Riding
flat, freestyle, foil (high tide)
Beach faces
SE (about 135°)
Best wind
From the NNE to E or S to WSW (side-shore)
Offshore (avoid)
From the W to N
Season
Year-round E–ESE trades; most consistent Nov–May (winter 15–20 kn), peak Dec–Jan and Mar–Apr, often good again Jun–Jul
Nearest airport report
Providenciales International MBPV
Location
21.7745, -72.1600 (approximate)

Kite schools & rentals

School and rentalBig Blue CollectiveLong Bay Beachkiteboarding.bigbluecollective.comPhone +1 649 946 5034Details found 2026-11. Confirm before booking.
Kite schoolKite ProvoLong Bay Beachwww.kiteprovo.comPhone +1 844 676 5483Details found 2026-11. Confirm before booking.
School and rentalH2O Life. Style. Resort.Long Bay Beachh2oresorttci.comPhone +1 649 232 4262Details found 2026-11. Confirm before booking.

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Guide only. Forecasts, gear sizes and spot notes can be wrong or out of date. Check conditions on the beach, take lessons from a certified instructor, ride within your ability and never ride alone. See the full disclaimer.