Isla Holbox / Main Beach, 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, NNE and NE
.
Recommended
tide for kitesurfing is
Low Tide
.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy
Nightlife
close to Isla Holbox / Main Beach, Mexico !
Safety first! There is
Rescue/Lifeguards
on the spot.
Isla Holbox / Main Beach, 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, NNE and NE
.
Recommended
tide for kitesurfing is
Low Tide
.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy
Nightlife
close to Isla Holbox / Main Beach, Mexico !
Safety first! There is
Rescue/Lifeguards
on the spot.
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.
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.
Riding Conditions in Isla Holbox / Main Beach, 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, NNE and NE
.
There is
Frontal wind
at Isla Holbox / Main Beach, 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 (most of the days NE which is sideonshore from the right). 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. The lagoon next to the beach works best in N, NNE and NE winds. Ene becomes very gusty on the beach and in the lagoon. Beyond the sand bar the wind is still good.
Wind
usually
blows
from N, NNE, NE, ENE, E and ESE
on the spot.
The
best moments to come
to Isla Holbox / Main Beach, 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, NNE and NE
.
There is
Frontal wind
at Isla Holbox / Main Beach, 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 (most of the days NE which is sideonshore from the right). 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. The lagoon next to the beach works best in N, NNE and NE winds. Ene becomes very gusty on the beach and in the lagoon. Beyond the sand bar the wind is still good.
Wind
usually
blows
from N, NNE, NE, ENE, E and ESE
on the spot.
The
best moments to come
to Isla Holbox / Main Beach, Mexico are
January, February, March, April, May and December
.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Recommended
tide for kitesurfing is
Low Tide
.
Isla Holbox / Main Beach, Mexico is a
Shallow, Flat and Chop spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Medium size.
Nice white sandy beaches with some very nice shells, there are no hidden rocks under water. The Kite launch area is just past Las Nubes Hotel. The beach is quite small so please be considerate when rigging kites and taking a break.
There is a gentle current from NE 100m from sand bank when the tide is rising. There are no big waves so this spot is the ideal beginners spot with flat and shallow waters. Sandy bottom.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Recommended
tide for kitesurfing is
Low Tide
.
Isla Holbox / Main Beach, Mexico is a
Shallow, Flat and Chop spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Medium size.
Nice white sandy beaches with some very nice shells, there are no hidden rocks under water. The Kite launch area is just past Las Nubes Hotel. The beach is quite small so please be considerate when rigging kites and taking a break.
There is a gentle current from NE 100m from sand bank when the tide is rising. There are no big waves so this spot is the ideal beginners spot with flat and shallow waters. Sandy bottom.
Need to know
There are
riding zones
on the spot, be sure you respect them.
Need to know
Need to know
There are
riding zones
on the spot, be sure you respect them.
A
parking
is available at Isla Holbox / Main Beach, Mexico.
Permission is needed to Kite on holbox. This can be obtained from one of the kite schools or the mayor's office at a cost of 150 Pesos. Please only kite in the designated areas. North and East of Las Nubes Hotel.
Webcams around Isla Holbox / Main Beach, Mexico
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Wind and Temperature over the past years
Wind and Temperature over the past years
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Additional information
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
