About This Spot
Sandos Playacar, Mexico is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in Mexico.
Situated in North America, the spot offers Shallow and Chop and Small waves and Medium waves water conditions, making it ideal for beginners and experienced riders alike.
With NNE–NE–ENE winds, peaking from January to December, Sandos Playacar, Mexico delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
The best season for kiteboarding at the Sandos Playacar kite beach is from mid November to end of May. At this time of the year expect about 13-18 knots average mostly from NNE to NE, which is a perfect side/sideonshore wind. During the summer bring your biggest kite and lightwind boards. At this time of the year wind is coming mostly from SE.
When to Go
Water is warm all year around, no wet suit needed in this area.
What to Expect
No rocks, no reef. Leave the priority to boats (this is a scuba diving area) and other water crafts. Avoid pass on top of the newly installed wave breaker, it could get shallow. This area is marked by orange buoys.
Wind & Conditions
NNE · NE · ENE · E · ESE · SE · SSE
Best wind direction
The best season for kiteboarding at the Sandos Playacar kite beach is from mid November to end of May. At this time of the year expect about 13-18 knots average mostly from NNE to NE, which is a perfect side/sideonshore wind. During the summer bring your biggest kite and lightwind boards. At this time of the year wind is coming mostly from SE.
Best Months
Water Conditions
No rocks, no reef. Leave the priority to boats (this is a scuba diving area) and other water crafts. Avoid pass on top of the newly installed wave breaker, it could get shallow. This area is marked by orange buoys.
Check Conditions
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🥾Long walk to the beach
There is no direct public access to Sandos kite beach. Either walk from Playa del Carmen downtown, about 35 min, or contact the local kite school to get a pass and go through the Sandos Playacar Resort.
Location
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