Kite-surf Sandos Playacar

Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert Type: Ocean Water type: Shallow, Chop, Small wave, Medium wave Water hazards: Swimmers, Ships, Wave breaker Water quality: Crystal clear Infos: 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. Beach type & size: Sand - Medium Infos: This a mile long white sandy beach with tropical jungle as a background. When not using your kite, please keep it parked the closest to the jungle to keep the traffic area free. Identified hazards: None Beachgoer: January, February, March, April, May, July, August, December Weather specificities: Water is warm all year around, no wet suit needed in this area. Wind type: Trade Wind specificities: 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: January, February, March, April, May, November, December Access description: by Car - 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. Specific rules: Zones, License Extra: Special kite zone. Don't kite in front of the hotel. Please follow the locals rules for kiteboarders and beachgoers, there is a sign at the beginning of the beach or ask the local kiteboarding school about regulations in this area. Nightlife: The best night life in Mexico is only 5 min away by taxi, to Playa del Carmen downtown. We recommend the 12th street between 10th avenue and the beach. Accommodations: Rooms, School, Shop, Repair, Rental, Rescue, Shower, Toilet, Food, Parking