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.
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.