About This Spot
Holly Beach, Texas (USA) is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in Texas (USA).
Situated in North America, the spot offers Shallow and Flat water conditions, making it ideal for experienced riders pushing their limits.
With NE–SE–SSE winds, peaking from January to December, Holly Beach, Texas (USA) delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
Steady SE winds blowing from 10-20 knots October to May. Holly has one of the steadiest springtime late afternoon Southeast thermals. Strongest thermal effect can be found here, so if the wind is light everywhere, this spot could work.
When to Go
Warm water. Nice weather all year.
What to Expect
The water is dangerously shallow. Many unmarked and hazardous obstacles underwater downwind and near the shoreline. Kiters must be able to stay upwind or wear rattlesnake proof booties!
Wind & Conditions
NE · SE · SSE
Best wind direction
Steady SE winds blowing from 10-20 knots October to May. Holly has one of the steadiest springtime late afternoon Southeast thermals. Strongest thermal effect can be found here, so if the wind is light everywhere, this spot could work.
Best Months
Water Conditions
The water is dangerously shallow. Many unmarked and hazardous obstacles underwater downwind and near the shoreline. Kiters must be able to stay upwind or wear rattlesnake proof booties!
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚗No walk to the beach
Get to Laguna Vista. And north of it you will find Holly Beach.
Location
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