Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Type: Island
Water type: Flat, Chop, Small wave
Water quality: Crystal clear
Infos: Very flat water on the leeward side of the island.
Beach type & size: Sand - Small
Beachgoer: None
Weather specificities: Water 26C, air 25-30C. No wetsuit. All year long.
Wind type: Frontal, Trade
Wind specificities: Best wind in February and March. The wind mostly comes from North, East and South. The average wind speed in winter (November to May) is 17-25 knots and in the summer from 10-16 knots. The season is during dry season from January to April.
Best months: January, February, March, April
Access description: by Boat -
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Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Type: Island, Lagoon
Water type: Shallow, Flat, Chop
Water quality: Crystal clear
Infos: Huge 'crystal' lagoon. Flat water in the lagoon. West lagoon: real glassy spot but offshore wind. East lagoon: flat water with a sideon or onshore wind. It's shallow (1-3 feet) water until 300m from the shore, so kite beginner could launch in the water. Between the islands the current is opposite to the wind depending on the tides. It give you extra power for the jumps.
Beach type & size: Sand - Small
Infos: Small, sandy beach on east side. The best place for riding is at the split.
Weather specificities: Water 25-30C, air 25-30C. No wetsuit. Dec to Feb shorty 2mm for longer sessions.
Wind type: Frontal, Trade
Wind specificities: Best wind in February and June. The wind mostly comes from NE to SE. The average wind speed in winter and spring (Dec to June) is 15-18 knots, up to 20+ in the mornings and in the summer from 10-16 knots. Fall not very windy but still some windy days.
Best months: February, March, April, May, June, July
Access description: by Boat - Fly to Cancun, and then you have small airplanes, taxi or bus. Or fly to Belize City and then 45min water-taxi to Caye Caulker.
Specific rules: Zones
Extra: Marine reserve on the reef (1 mile away) in front of the island. Many great placing to go diving and snorkeling or fishing. The only rule on this island is: 'take it easy'.
Nightlife: Many different bars and pub.
Accommodations: Rooms, Camping, School, Shop, Repair, Rental, Rescue, Shower, Toilet, Food
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Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Type: Island, Lagoon
Water type: Shallow, Flat
Water hazards: None
Water quality: Clean
Infos: Big shallow area in beautiful clean water.
Beach type & size: Sand - None
Infos: Sandbar, size depends on tides.
Identified hazards: None
Beachgoer: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
Wind type: Trade
Best months: January, February, March, April, May, November, December
Access description: by Boat -
Specific rules: None
Accommodations: School, Rental, Rescue
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Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Type: Island
Water type: Flat, Chop, Small wave
Water hazards: Rocks
Water quality: Crystal clear
Beach type & size: Sand, Pebbles - Small
Identified hazards: None
Beachgoer: None
Wind type: Trade
Access description: by Boat - The island is about 80km off the coast from Belize City, about 3 hours boat ride.
Specific rules: None
Nightlife: No nightlife.
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Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Chop, Small wave
Water quality: Clean
Infos: Choppy water with small waves.
Beach type & size: Sand - Medium
Infos: Nice sandy beach. Clean sand. U-shaped beach perfect for any level. Good kite launching and landing area.
Beachgoer: None
Weather specificities: Warm water and very warm air.
Wind type: Frontal, Trade
Wind specificities: Prevailing Easterly trade winds. The season is best from Christmas to April. Works in all wind direction if you go to the south tip.
Best months: January, February, March, April
Access description: by Car, Bus - Take any plane to Belize City and than a air taxi or bus to Placencia. The town is 5 minutes away from the airport.
Specific rules: None
Extra: No rules apply, no restrictions and very secure area.
Nightlife: Nearly every night something is going on here.
Accommodations: Rooms
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Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean, Lagoon
Water type: Shallow, Flat, Chop, Small wave, Medium wave
Water quality: Crystal clear
Infos: A barrier reef 3/4 miles east of the island creates shallow flat water between the reef and the island. West of the island loads sandbars and undiscovered flat water. Couple of good reef breaks in the channels on the reef, can get up to 6-8ft faces. Not much tide. Many foot bridges and anchored boats.
Beach type & size: Sand - Small
Infos: Small tight launches in town. More open north of town. Sandy beaches. Sandy beach and islands on the west side of the island.
Identified hazards: None
Beachgoer: None
Weather specificities: No wetsuits needed. Air temps usually 75-85F.
Wind type: Frontal, Trade
Wind specificities: The wind has normally 15-20 knots sideonshore or onshore. Cold fronts sweep through November to January bringing 20 knots sideoffshore, so go over to the lagoon side. You can get out in any direction but only boat access to the lagoon side. The season is during dry season from January to April.
Best months: January, February, March, April, November, December
Access description: by Car, Boat - Fly to Belize City, then hopper flight on Tropic Air to the island.
Specific rules: None
Extra: .
Nightlife: Good nightlife and restaurants in town.
Accommodations: Rooms, School, Shop, Rental, Rescue, Shower, Toilet, Food, Parking
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