St Helene (Helene) flats

Shallow flat-water area off Helene, reached by boat; there is no beach, so you rig standing in knee-deep water. Flattest at low tide with ESE wind; crossing the reef is not allowed and the shallow seagrass/coral habitat is fragile.

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Spot guide

Island
Roatán (Bay Islands, Honduras)
Difficulty rating
■ Intermediate spot
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Riding
flat
Beach faces
NNE (about 20°)
Best wind
From the W to NNW or ENE to SE (side-shore)
Offshore (avoid)
From the SSE to WSW
Season
Late Dec–Aug trades, most reliable Mar–Aug; Jan–Feb interrupted by fronts; Oct–Nov rainy and poor
Nearest airport report
Juan Manuel Gálvez International (Roatán) MHRO
Location
16.4243, -86.1969 (approximate)

Kite schools & rentals

School and rentalKitesurf RoatanCamp Bay Beach, St Helene (Helene) flats, Pigeon Cayswww.kitesurfroatan.comDetails found 2026-11. Confirm before booking.

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