Isla Holbox / Cabo Catoche, Mexico is a Shallow, Flat and Chop spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
N, NE and E
.
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy
Nightlife
close to Isla Holbox / Cabo Catoche, Mexico !
Isla Holbox / Cabo Catoche, Mexico is a Shallow, Flat and Chop spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
N, NE and E
.
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy
Nightlife
close to Isla Holbox / Cabo Catoche, Mexico !
How to get there
After arriving at Cancun airport and from there you have 3 possibilities: 1. you booked your holiday by a travel agency. In this case the transport will be arranged in the total deal and somebody is already waiting for you to bring you to the island. 2. you booked only a flight. You have to arrange a taxi by yourself from the airport to Chiquila (more or less 70/80 USD) and from there you can take the ferry to Isla Holbox. 3. you booked only a flight and you don't want to spend to much money on a taxi. In this case you take a collectivo taxi to downtown Cancun with destination bus station. This will cost you 9,- USD (please buy the ticket before you go through customs!) At the bus station you buy a ticket to Chiquila for 6,- USD. The bus trip will take 3 hours and there are no extra costs for taking your kitesurf equipment with you. In Chiquila you take the ferry to Isla Holbox (4,- USD). Bus Schedule: Cancun to Chiquila 8.00 am / 12.30 pm / 13.30 pm. From Isla Holbox you have to take a boat for about 1 hour ride. Just take the bay after the lighthouse (cape) to the west.
After arriving at Cancun airport and from there you have 3 possibilities: 1. you booked your holiday by a travel agency. In this case the transport will be arranged in the total deal and somebody is already waiting for you to bring you to the island. 2. you booked only a flight. You have to arrange a taxi by yourself from the airport to Chiquila (more or less 70/80 USD) and from there you can take the ferry to Isla Holbox. 3. you booked only a flight and you don't want to spend to much money on a taxi. In this case you take a collectivo taxi to downtown Cancun with destination bus station. This will cost you 9,- USD (please buy the ticket before you go through customs!) At the bus station you buy a ticket to Chiquila for 6,- USD. The bus trip will take 3 hours and there are no extra costs for taking your kitesurf equipment with you. In Chiquila you take the ferry to Isla Holbox (4,- USD). Bus Schedule: Cancun to Chiquila 8.00 am / 12.30 pm / 13.30 pm. From Isla Holbox you have to take a boat for about 1 hour ride. Just take the bay after the lighthouse (cape) to the west.
Riding Conditions in Isla Holbox / Cabo Catoche, Mexico
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
In December it can happen that there is some rain but from January up to August there is no rain anymore. In December and January the temperature is between the 24-30°C and from February up to August it is between 30-35°C. During the year the water temperature is between 22-28°C. In winter a shorty can be useful on colder north wind days. Normally just shorts.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
N, NE and E
.
There is
Frontal wind
at Isla Holbox / Cabo Catoche, Mexico.
Usually wind all year. The best wind you have from December till August. During this time the wind is blowing between N and East. In winter every two weeks there is a Northerly wind that increases till 30 knots. Than it turns a little to Northeast and slowly dies till 10 knots. And this goes on and on. Directly at the cape N winds are onshore, also further east.
Wind
usually
blows
from N, NE and E
on the spot.
The
best moments to come
to Isla Holbox / Cabo Catoche, Mexico are
January, February, March, April, May and December
.
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
In December it can happen that there is some rain but from January up to August there is no rain anymore. In December and January the temperature is between the 24-30°C and from February up to August it is between 30-35°C. During the year the water temperature is between 22-28°C. In winter a shorty can be useful on colder north wind days. Normally just shorts.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
N, NE and E
.
There is
Frontal wind
at Isla Holbox / Cabo Catoche, Mexico.
Usually wind all year. The best wind you have from December till August. During this time the wind is blowing between N and East. In winter every two weeks there is a Northerly wind that increases till 30 knots. Than it turns a little to Northeast and slowly dies till 10 knots. And this goes on and on. Directly at the cape N winds are onshore, also further east.
Wind
usually
blows
from N, NE and E
on the spot.
The
best moments to come
to Isla Holbox / Cabo Catoche, Mexico are
January, February, March, April, May and December
.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
Isla Holbox / Cabo Catoche, Mexico is a
Shallow, Flat and Chop spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Small size.
Natural beach with white sand. A few shells around. Enough space since nothing is around.
Beautiful blue and clear water. Shallow for about 100m, at low tide even further. Lots of shallow sandbars around. Gets choppy with stronger winds. At this point the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico meet.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
Isla Holbox / Cabo Catoche, Mexico is a
Shallow, Flat and Chop spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Small size.
Natural beach with white sand. A few shells around. Enough space since nothing is around.
Beautiful blue and clear water. Shallow for about 100m, at low tide even further. Lots of shallow sandbars around. Gets choppy with stronger winds. At this point the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico meet.
The whole island is open for kitesurfing on all the beaches during the months November, December, January, February, March and April. Be careful that nothing happens to you, since you are far away from anything, only a few fishermen around. Do not walk beyond the beach, since the mangroves are just behind it. It is a natural reserve, please don't leave any garbage.
Webcams around Isla Holbox / Cabo Catoche, Mexico
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There are 8 kitesurf schools and 13 kitesurf spots in Cancun.
Best months: January February March April May December
Best months: January February March April May December
