Flamingo Beach, Jamaica kitesurfing spot

🇯🇲Jamaica·Caribbean

Flamingo Beach, Jamaica

● Beginner◆ Intermediate▲ Expert🌊OceanWind sports destination

Wind

N–NNE–NE

Best Season

Jan–Dec

Water

Shallow · Flat

About This Spot

Flamingo Beach, Jamaica is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in Jamaica.

Situated in Caribbean, the spot offers Shallow and Flat and Small waves and Medium waves water conditions, making it ideal for beginners and experienced riders alike.

With N–NNE–NE winds, peaking from January to December, Flamingo Beach, Jamaica delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.

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Why Riders Love It

The wind starts at about 9.30 am, usually lasts until 5 pm. Generally NE, which is side onshore. The easterly trade winds starts to blow in late November and continue until end of June to mid July. The wind is light in the morning (perfect for beginners) and by late morning, early afternoon the wind builds and blows side on shore averaging 15-25 knots into the evening.

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When to Go

Always warm air and water. No wetsuit needed.

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What to Expect

Huge standing area, shallow, glassy flat water.

Wind & Conditions

NESW

N · NNE · NE · ENE
Best wind direction

The wind starts at about 9.30 am, usually lasts until 5 pm. Generally NE, which is side onshore. The easterly trade winds starts to blow in late November and continue until end of June to mid July. The wind is light in the morning (perfect for beginners) and by late morning, early afternoon the wind builds and blows side on shore averaging 15-25 knots into the evening.

Best Months

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Water Conditions

ShallowFlatSmall wavesMedium waves

Huge standing area, shallow, glassy flat water.

Medium beachSand💧 Crystal Clear

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Facilities & Access

🅿️Parking✓ Available
🚻Toilets✓ Available
🍹Beach Bar / Food✓ Available
📚Lessons Available✓ Available
🏨Accommodation✓ Available
🛟Rescue Service✓ Available
🪁Gear Rental✓ Available
🚿Showers✓ Available

📍 Getting There

🚗No walk to the beach

15 minutes drive from Montego Bay. Take the highway A1 east, once you reach Greenwood look out for "Chill Out Hut" by the sea The school offers free pick ups from Montego Bay/Rose Hall area for their students as well as accommodation in Montego Bay.

Location

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Flamingo Beach, Jamaica

18.5122°N, -77.7482°E

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