Staniel Cay, Bahamas
Staniel Cay, Bahamas is a Shallow, Flat, Chop and Small waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from N, E, S and W .
There is Food available on the spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Staniel Cay, Bahamas !
Safety first! There is Rescue/Lifeguards on the spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
Staniel Cay, Bahamas is a Shallow, Flat, Chop and Small waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from N, E, S and W .
There is Food available on the spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Staniel Cay, Bahamas !
Safety first! There is Rescue/Lifeguards on the spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
How to get there
Staniel Cay airstrip is accessible only by private charter. Watermakers Air services Staniel from Ft. Lauderdale Executive airport, and sells individual seats on the plane. Really, there is only one place to stay - the Staniel Cay Yacht Club. They pick you up at the airstrip and take you to your cottage on the water.
Nearest Airports
Distance
185km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
Staniel Cay airstrip is accessible only by private charter. Watermakers Air services Staniel from Ft. Lauderdale Executive airport, and sells individual seats on the plane. Really, there is only one place to stay - the Staniel Cay Yacht Club. They pick you up at the airstrip and take you to your cottage on the water.
Nearest Airports
Distance
185km from spot
Best Schools in Bahamas
#1: Bahamas Kitesurfing
4.5/5 (8)
#2: Exuma Kitesurfing
4.6/5 (18)
Riding Conditions in Staniel Cay, Bahamas
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Water is somewhat chilly in winter - if the air is warm, shorty is sufficient; if cold front, you may want to consider something more. Depends on what you're used to. Summers can get very hot and buggy.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from N, E, S and W .
There is Thermal and Frontal wind at Staniel Cay, Bahamas.
All wind directions are good. Winter winds can be strong, especially when brought to you by a cold front! Otherwise, in the 15-23 knots range. Summertime, when the afternoon winds appear, expect 13-15 knots. Windy season typically November to March, but winds come up afternoons in the summer months. Ocean side or bay/harbor side - both great, depending on the wind. With so many cays, islands and sandbars, kiteboarding is possible with any wind direction.
The best moments to come to Staniel Cay, Bahamas are January, February, March, November and December .
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Water is somewhat chilly in winter - if the air is warm, shorty is sufficient; if cold front, you may want to consider something more. Depends on what you're used to. Summers can get very hot and buggy.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from N, E, S and W .
There is Thermal and Frontal wind at Staniel Cay, Bahamas.
All wind directions are good. Winter winds can be strong, especially when brought to you by a cold front! Otherwise, in the 15-23 knots range. Summertime, when the afternoon winds appear, expect 13-15 knots. Windy season typically November to March, but winds come up afternoons in the summer months. Ocean side or bay/harbor side - both great, depending on the wind. With so many cays, islands and sandbars, kiteboarding is possible with any wind direction.
The best moments to come to Staniel Cay, Bahamas are January, February, March, November and December .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Staniel Cay, Bahamas is a Shallow, Flat, Chop and Small waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Tidal size.
Beaches and sand bars at low tide are soft sand. Some rock jetties and rocky island formations appear around the surrounding cays, but are quite big and easy to avoid.
Water on ocean side can be very choppy and with some waves. Not too organized, though. On the `bay` side, water is flat and shallow, clear and a dream. It can get choppy when the wind and tide are up, but always flat, flat water to be found. There are numerous cays all around Staniel, so always easy to find what you're looking for. You do need a boat to access, however. Sand bars at low tide are soft sand.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Staniel Cay, Bahamas is a Shallow, Flat, Chop and Small waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Tidal size.
Beaches and sand bars at low tide are soft sand. Some rock jetties and rocky island formations appear around the surrounding cays, but are quite big and easy to avoid.
Water on ocean side can be very choppy and with some waves. Not too organized, though. On the `bay` side, water is flat and shallow, clear and a dream. It can get choppy when the wind and tide are up, but always flat, flat water to be found. There are numerous cays all around Staniel, so always easy to find what you're looking for. You do need a boat to access, however. Sand bars at low tide are soft sand.
Need to know
There is no beach users reported here.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
None
.
Beach risk reported:
Rocks
.
The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.
Need to know
Need to know
There is no beach users reported here.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
None
.
Beach risk reported:
Rocks
.
The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.
Best Schools in Bahamas
#1: Bahamas Kitesurfing
4.5/5 (8)
#2: Exuma Kitesurfing