About This Spot
Cancun North Beach, Mexico is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in Mexico.
Situated in North America, the spot offers Flat and Chop and Small waves water conditions, making it ideal for beginners and experienced riders alike.
With N–NE–SE winds, peaking from January to December, Cancun North Beach, Mexico delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
Cancun is an island shaped as a 7. Therefore there are basically two possibilities: NW, N and NE winds can be ridden from the northern part of the seven. NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE and S, can be ridden from the longest part of the seven but then you have to deal with the waves and the shore break which is rather big and strong. Following down through the Mayan Riviera you can ride from NE to S, and sometimes there are reefs + or - close from the beach which in some cases can produce flat water. Winds are not very constant generally and can be ridden from 7-30, been mostly 12-18 knts. This during the winter months, December to March. March to May to June, mostly SE. July to August, rather no wind and September to December, hurricane season.
When to Go
Always warm. No wetsuit needed, sun protection is always good to have. In winter it can get a little colder so a rash guard or shorty can be used, nut never anything thicker.
What to Expect
Beautiful, clear water. Depending on where you ride you can have shore break and waves, waves on reefs and flat water. Caution: Full moon and tides will narrow the Mayan Riviera beaches and expose jagged rocks, construction debris, rebar.
Wind & Conditions
N · NE · SE · NW
Best wind direction
Cancun is an island shaped as a 7. Therefore there are basically two possibilities: NW, N and NE winds can be ridden from the northern part of the seven. NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE and S, can be ridden from the longest part of the seven but then you have to deal with the waves and the shore break which is rather big and strong. Following down through the Mayan Riviera you can ride from NE to S, and sometimes there are reefs + or - close from the beach which in some cases can produce flat water. Winds are not very constant generally and can be ridden from 7-30, been mostly 12-18 knts. This during the winter months, December to March. March to May to June, mostly SE. July to August, rather no wind and September to December, hurricane season.
Best Months
Water Conditions
Beautiful, clear water. Depending on where you ride you can have shore break and waves, waves on reefs and flat water. Caution: Full moon and tides will narrow the Mayan Riviera beaches and expose jagged rocks, construction debris, rebar.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚶Short walk to the beach
Cancun is on the peninsula Yucatan, which is between the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea. Cancun has a big airport with flights from all over the world. Many flights from the US. From the airport just drive to the north beach of Cancun and find many accesses.
Location
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