Matanzas, Cuba kitesurfing spot

🇨🇺Cuba·Caribbean

Matanzas, Cuba

● Beginner◆ Intermediate🌊OceanWind sports destination

Wind

N–NNE–NE

Best Season

Feb–Apr

Water

Chop

About This Spot

Matanzas, Cuba is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in Cuba.

Situated in Caribbean, the spot offers Chop water conditions, making it ideal for beginners and experienced riders alike.

With N–NNE–NE winds, peaking from February to April, Matanzas, Cuba delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.

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Why Riders Love It

Winds in this area are mainly from the North sectors, but may vary according to the weather systems on the Atlantic and on the season.

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When to Go

Warm all year round, with colder Northerlies during winter a shorty can be needed.

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What to Expect

Choppy water in an about 2 km wide bay.

Wind & Conditions

NESW

N · NNE · NE · ENE
Best wind direction

Winds in this area are mainly from the North sectors, but may vary according to the weather systems on the Atlantic and on the season.

Best Months

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

Water Conditions

Chop

Choppy water in an about 2 km wide bay.

Medium beachGrassSand💧 Cloudy

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Facilities & Access

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

📍 Getting There

📍No information to the beach

The beach is located in front of the city of Matanzas. Get the main road to Varadero from the city center and drive out of the city. You will cross a bridge which turns to the right and the road will follow the beach line. You will not miss it, it is the only direct way from Matanzas to Varadero and there is only one beach.

Location

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Matanzas, Cuba

23.0434°N, -81.5704°E

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