Cul-de-Sac (Pinel jetty)

Shallow sheltered bay opposite Pinel Island used by a kite school; trades side-onshore. Shuttle boats to Pinel and moorings in the bay.

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Spot guide

Island: St Martin / Sint Maarten
Difficulty rating: ● Beginner spot
Today's rating, which adds wind, gusts and swell, is in the live forecast.
Riding: flat
Beach faces: ENE (about 70°)
Best wind: From the NW to NNE or ESE to S (side-shore)
Offshore (avoid): From the SSW to WNW
Season: Dec–Jul trades (15–25 kn in winter), most consistent Dec–Apr; one island split between French Saint-Martin (MF) and Dutch Sint Maarten (SX). All listed spots and schools are on the French side
Nearest airport report: Princess Juliana International TNCM
Location: 18.1035, -63.0245 (approximate)

Kite schools & rentals

Kite schoolSXM Kite SchoolCul-de-Sac (Pinel jetty)sxmkiteschool.comPhone +590 690 71 72 44Details found 2026-11. Confirm before booking.

School and rentalWind AdventuresOrient Baywind-adventures.com/wingfoil.htmPhone +590 690 36 27 36info@wind-adventures.comDetails found 2026-11. Confirm before booking.

Kite schoolB52 KiteschoolNettlé BayPhone +590 690 54 57 57b.52kiteschool@gmail.comDetails found 2026-11. Confirm before booking.

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