Wetsuit is only an option on cold days in Jan and Feb, but never really necessary. Water is 21°C in winter and 26°C in summer. Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NE, ENE, E, ESE and SE . There is Trade wind at Harbour Island / East Beach, Bahamas. Wind can be counted on 4-5 days per week from October to December and February to May. January is hit and miss and the summer months you can only expect wind 1-2 days a week. In the windy season, wind ranges from 15-30 kts and usually blows a nice 20-22 kts. The wind is usually blowing from the NE to SE and can be completely onshore sometimes. Wind usually blows from NE, ENE, E, ESE and SE on the spot. The best moments to come to Harbour Island / East Beach, Bahamas are January, February and March .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Harbour Island / East Beach, Bahamas is a Flat, Chop and Small waves spot. The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size. The beach is one of the best in the world. Wide and long and pink sand! The water is turquoise blue and crystal clear and flat inside the reef.
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in January, February, March and December . When you are on water, be careful of Swimmers, Reefs and Corals . Beach risks reported: Trees,Bystanders . The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.