Isla Holbox / Main Beach, Mexico
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.
Nearest Airports
Distance
320km from spot
100km from spot
1615km from spot
How to get there
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.
Nearest Airports
Distance
320km from spot
100km from spot
1615km from spot
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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.
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Additional information
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
Webcams around Isla Holbox / Main Beach, Mexico
Weather Forecast for the next 10days
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Wind stats in Cancun...
Month | % of Windy Days (more than 15kts) |
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Jan | 21 |
Feb | 29 |
Mar | 42 |
Apr | 48 |
May | 44 |
Jun | 33 |
Jul | 20 |
Aug | 18 |
Sep | 18 |
Oct | 15 |
Nov | 13 |
Dec | 20 |
% of Windy Days (more than 15kts)
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
Accomodation around the spot
Isla Holbox / Main Beach, Mexico













