About This Spot
Roatan / Paya Bay, Honduras is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in Honduras.
Situated in Central America, the spot offers Chop and Small waves and Medium waves and Big waves water conditions, making it ideal for experienced riders pushing their limits.
With N–NNE–NE winds, peaking from March to July, Roatan / Paya Bay, Honduras delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
NE trade winds. The best time to spend your kitesurf vacation in Roatans East End is the period of time when the cooling trade winds blow with high consistency over the island's shores, namely from December to September. The trades usually blow at a moderate wind speed of 12-25 knots. During the Winter time, December, January, February lighter trade winds 12-20 and storms from the north (mostly January to March). From March to August 20+ knots. The peak of the windy season is April, May with 20+ knots all day and almost every day.
When to Go
All year long warm temperatures.
What to Expect
Big bay with small chop to big chop. Waves on the Reef.
Wind & Conditions
N · NNE · NE · ENE · E · NW · NNW
Best wind direction
NE trade winds. The best time to spend your kitesurf vacation in Roatans East End is the period of time when the cooling trade winds blow with high consistency over the island's shores, namely from December to September. The trades usually blow at a moderate wind speed of 12-25 knots. During the Winter time, December, January, February lighter trade winds 12-20 and storms from the north (mostly January to March). From March to August 20+ knots. The peak of the windy season is April, May with 20+ knots all day and almost every day.
Best Months
Water Conditions
Big bay with small chop to big chop. Waves on the Reef.
Check Conditions
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚗No walk to the beach
From the airport around 1 hour drive to the East End. Rent a car or get a taxi. Contact Paya Bay Resort for transfer.
Location
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