Chosen for reliable wind, room to ride, schools on the beach and the overall trip. Each links to its live forecast and spot guide.
Dominican Republic (Hispaniola) · ● Beginner spot
The Caribbean's kite capital: a long beach lined with schools, reliable trades boosted by an afternoon thermal, and a buzzing town.
Season: Trades plus an afternoon thermal on the north coast; most reliable Apr–Sep (often 15–25 kn), lighter and gustier Dec–Mar, Oct–Nov is the rainy, lightest period. Wind usually builds from late morning.
Providenciales · ● Beginner spot
Miles of waist-deep, flat turquoise water with side-onshore trades. One of the best places anywhere to learn or polish freestyle.
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
Bonaire · ● Beginner spot
Kite City: steady trades and flat water behind the reef, with schools and rescue boats on the beach.
Season: Easterly trades year-round; most reliable roughly Dec–Aug, lighter and more variable Sep–Nov.
Aruba · ● Beginner spot
Reliable trades for most of the year on a sandy beach, home of the Aruba Hi-Winds event.
Season: Trades most of the year (typically 15–25 kn); windiest Dec–Aug, lightest and least reliable Sep–Oct.
Isla de Margarita & Coche · ● Beginner spot
Shallow, flat water and wind almost every day from February to June: a legendary training spot.
Season: Wind most of the year; windiest Feb–Jun (almost daily), also good Oct–Jan with some calm days. El Yaque gets gusty in the afternoon.
Barbados · ◆ Advanced spot
Barbados's wave spot: steady trades and proper Atlantic swell on the south coast, with Silver Sands for flatter days.
Season: Dec–Jul trades, most reliable Jan–Jun; best surf Nov–Mar
Union Island (Grenadines) · ● Beginner spot
A reef-protected lagoon in the Grenadines and the gateway to island-hopping downwinders and kite cruises.
Season: Mid-Nov–Jul trades; over 15 kn on 90%+ of days Dec–Mar and Jun
Martinique · ● Beginner spot
A huge, shallow turquoise lagoon on Martinique's east coast with plenty of French-style schools.
Season: Trades about 12–20 kt, strong season Nov/Dec–May; monthly averages are highest Jan–Jul and lightest around Aug–Oct.
Holbox (Mexico) · ● Beginner spot
Car-free island with shallow flat water, sandbars and a relaxed vibe on Mexico's Yucatán coast.
Season: Nov–Jul; N–NE nortes and trades in winter, E–SE trades most reliable Mar–Jul; afternoon thermal boost common
La Guajira – Cabo de la Vela, Mayapo & Riohacha (Colombia) · ■ Intermediate spot
Wild desert bay with strong, dependable wind and mirror-flat water. Remote, so ride with the local school.
Season: Windy most of the year; strongest and most reliable Dec–Jul (Cabo de la Vela often 25–35 kn). Sep–Nov is the rainy season with the lightest, least reliable wind.
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.