Nettlé Bay

Beach on the strip west of Marigot facing the Baie de Marigot; wind can be patchy as it crosses the island. Choppy water and hotel swimmers.

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Spot guide

Island
St Martin / Sint Maarten
Difficulty rating
■ Intermediate spot
Today's rating, which adds wind, gusts and swell, is in the live forecast.
Riding
chop, freestyle
Beach faces
NNE (about 15°)
Best wind
From the W to NNW or NE to SE (side-shore)
Offshore (avoid)
From the SSE to SW
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
18.0649, -63.0954 (approximate)

Kite schools & rentals

Kite schoolB52 KiteschoolNettlé BayPhone +590 690 54 57 57b.52kiteschool@gmail.comDetails 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 schoolSXM Kite SchoolCul-de-Sac (Pinel jetty)sxmkiteschool.comPhone +590 690 71 72 44Details found 2026-11. Confirm before booking.

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