Playa del Carmen – Playacar

Resort beach in the Playacar hotel zone south of Playa del Carmen, where kiting runs from the Sandos Playacar beach. It works in E–SE trades, side-onshore. Watch for swimmers and boat traffic toward the Cozumel ferry channel. North winds are offshore here.

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Spot guide

Island
Riviera Maya (Mexico)
Difficulty rating
■ Intermediate spot
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Riding
chop, small waves
Beach faces
ESE (about 120°)
Best wind
From the N to E or SSE to SW (side-shore)
Offshore (avoid)
From the W to NNW
Season
Mid-Nov–mid-May most consistent (best Jan–Apr); E–SE trades onshore to side-onshore; nortes blow offshore
Nearest airport report
Cozumel International MMCZ
Location
20.6001, -87.0935 (approximate)

Kite schools & rentals

Kite schoolPDC KiteboardingPlaya del Carmen – PlayacarDetails found 2026-11. Confirm before booking.
School and rentalMexican Caribbean Kitesurf & PaddlesurfTulum – Hotel Zone beacheswww.mexicancaribbeankitesurf.comPhone +52 984 133 3896WhatsApp +52 984 133 3896INFO@MCKITESURF.COMInstagram @mexicancaribbeankitesurfDetails found 2026-11. Confirm before booking.
Kite schoolKitecamp TulumTulum – Hotel Zone beacheswww.kitecamptulum.comPhone +52 984 178 5204info@kitecamptulum.comInstagram @kitecamp_tulumDetails found 2026-11. Confirm before booking.

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