San Salvador / French Bay, Bahamas kitesurfing spot

🌍Bahamas·Caribbean

San Salvador / French Bay, Bahamas

● Beginner◆ Intermediate▲ Expert🌊OceanWind sports destination

Wind

SE–SSE–S

Best Season

Jan–Dec

Water

Chop · Small waves

About This Spot

San Salvador / French Bay, Bahamas is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in Bahamas.

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

With SE–SSE–S winds, peaking from January to December, San Salvador / French Bay, Bahamas delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.

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Why Riders Love It

Consistent SE–SSE winds and Chop, Small waves, Medium waves water conditions make San Salvador / French Bay, Bahamas a perennial favourite.

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When to Go

Best months: January, February, March, April, May, November, December.

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What to Expect

Inside the reef choppy water. Nice waves on the reef.

Wind & Conditions

NESW

SE · SSE · S · SSW · SW
Best wind direction

Best Months

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

Water Conditions

ChopSmall wavesMedium waves

Inside the reef choppy water. Nice waves on the reef.

Medium beachSand💧 Crystal Clear

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Facilities & Access

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

📍 Getting There

🚶Short walk to the beach

At the south end of the island. The best waves break on the east end of the bay on the reef.

Location

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San Salvador / French Bay, Bahamas

23.9538°N, -74.5319°E

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