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Icon Global 1

UKMO Global 10

DWD ICON Global 11

GFS GRAPES 13

GFS global 13

BOM ACCESS 15

GEM Global 15

ECMWF IFS 25

GFS GraphCast 25

ECMWF AIFS 28

ECMWF IFS 44

JMA gSM 55

MF Arpege 55

Modèle	Icon Global 11 km run: 16/06 15:08																																																																GFS 13 km run: 16/06 15:08
Date Optimal	Lu 16 13h	Lu 16 14h	Lu 16 15h	Lu 16 16h	Lu 16 17h	Lu 16 18h	Ma 17 6h	Ma 17 7h	Ma 17 8h	Ma 17 9h	Ma 17 10h	Ma 17 11h	Ma 17 12h	Ma 17 13h	Ma 17 14h	Ma 17 15h	Ma 17 16h	Ma 17 17h	Ma 17 18h	Me 18 6h	Me 18 7h	Me 18 8h	Me 18 9h	Me 18 10h	Me 18 11h	Me 18 12h	Me 18 13h	Me 18 14h	Me 18 15h	Me 18 16h	Me 18 17h	Me 18 18h	Je 19 6h	Je 19 7h	Je 19 8h	Je 19 9h	Je 19 10h	Je 19 11h	Je 19 12h	Je 19 13h	Je 19 14h	Je 19 15h	Je 19 16h	Je 19 17h	Je 19 18h	Ve 20 6h	Ve 20 7h	Ve 20 8h	Ve 20 9h	Ve 20 10h	Ve 20 11h	Ve 20 12h	Ve 20 13h	Ve 20 14h	Ve 20 15h	Ve 20 16h	Ve 20 17h	Ve 20 18h	Sa 21 6h	Sa 21 7h	Sa 21 8h	Sa 21 9h	Sa 21 10h	Sa 21 11h	Sa 21 12h	Sa 21 13h	Sa 21 14h	Sa 21 15h	Sa 21 16h	Sa 21 17h	Sa 21 18h	Di 22 6h	Di 22 7h	Di 22 8h	Di 22 9h	Di 22 10h	Di 22 11h	Di 22 12h	Di 22 13h	Di 22 14h	Di 22 15h	Di 22 16h	Di 22 17h	Di 22 18h	Lu 23 6h	Lu 23 7h	Lu 23 8h	Lu 23 9h	Lu 23 10h	Lu 23 11h	Lu 23 12h	Lu 23 13h	Lu 23 14h	Lu 23 15h	Lu 23 16h	Lu 23 17h	Lu 23 18h	Ma 24 6h	Ma 24 7h	Ma 24 8h	Ma 24 9h	Ma 24 10h	Ma 24 11h	Ma 24 12h	Ma 24 13h	Ma 24 14h	Ma 24 15h	Ma 24 16h	Ma 24 17h	Ma 24 18h	Me 25 6h	Me 25 7h	Me 25 8h	Me 25 9h	Me 25 10h	Me 25 11h	Me 25 12h	Me 25 13h	Me 25 14h	Me 25 15h	Me 25 16h	Me 25 17h	Me 25 18h	Je 26 6h	Je 26 7h	Je 26 8h	Je 26 9h	Je 26 10h	Je 26 11h	Je 26 12h	Je 26 13h	Je 26 14h	Je 26 15h	Je 26 16h	Je 26 17h	Je 26 18h	Ve 27 6h	Ve 27 7h	Ve 27 8h	Ve 27 9h	Ve 27 10h	Ve 27 11h	Ve 27 12h	Ve 27 13h	Ve 27 14h	Ve 27 15h	Ve 27 16h	Ve 27 17h	Ve 27 18h	Sa 28 6h	Sa 28 7h	Sa 28 8h	Sa 28 9h	Sa 28 10h	Sa 28 11h	Sa 28 12h	Sa 28 13h	Sa 28 14h	Sa 28 15h	Sa 28 16h	Sa 28 17h	Sa 28 18h	Di 29 6h	Di 29 7h	Di 29 8h	Di 29 9h	Di 29 10h	Di 29 11h	Di 29 12h	Di 29 13h	Di 29 14h	Di 29 15h	Di 29 16h	Di 29 17h	Di 29 18h	Lu 30 6h	Lu 30 7h	Lu 30 8h	Lu 30 9h	Lu 30 10h	Lu 30 11h	Lu 30 12h	Lu 30 13h	Lu 30 14h	Lu 30 15h	Lu 30 16h	Lu 30 17h	Lu 30 18h	Ma 1 6h	Ma 1 7h	Ma 1 8h	Ma 1 9h	Ma 1 10h	Ma 1 11h	Ma 1 12h	Ma 1 13h	Ma 1 14h	Ma 1 15h	Ma 1 16h	Ma 1 17h	Ma 1 18h
Dir. vent
V. moy. (kn)	14	14	14	13	12	12	12	12	12	13	14	14	14	13	13	13	12	12	11	12	12	13	13	13	12	12	13	13	12	12	12	12	9	11	12	12	13	13	13	13	13	13	13	12	12	11	11	11	11	12	12	12	12	11	11	11	11	10	8	8	8	9	10	10	11	11	11	11	11	11	10	9	10	12	13	13	14	14	14	14	13	13	12	12	13	13	14	14	15	15	15	15	15	15	15	14	14	15	14	14	15	16	16	16	15	15	15	15	14	14	13	13	14	14	15	15	16	17	17	16	15	14	14	15	15	15	15	16	16	16	15	15	14	13	13	13	15	16	17	17	18	18	18	17	17	17	17	17	17	18	18	18	18	17	16	16	17	17	16	16	16	16	15	15	15	15	15	15	15	15	16	15	15	15	14	12	12	13	13	13	13	12	12	12	12	12	12	12	8	8	8	9	10	10	11	11	11	11	11	12	12
V. max. (kn)	23	23	23	23	22	20	19	20	20	22	23	23	23	23	22	22	21	20	20	19	20	21	22	22	21	21	21	22	21	21	20	20	16	17	19	21	22	21	21	22	22	22	21	21	20	18	18	19	19	19	20	20	20	19	19	19	18	18	14	14	14	15	16	17	18	18	19	19	19	19	18	15	17	20	21	22	23	23	23	23	22	22	21	21	21	22	22	23	24	25	25	26	26	26	25	25	24	20	20	20	20	20	20	19	19	19	19	18	18	17	19	19	19	19	19	18	18	18	18	18	18	18	19	18	18	18	18	19	19	19	18	17	16	15	15	16	22	22	22	22	22	21	21	20	19	20	20	21	22	21	22	22	22	21	21	21	20	20	20	20	20	20	18	18	18	18	18	17	17	17	16	16	16	16	16	14	13	13	13	13	13	12	11	11	11	12	13	13	11	10	10	10	10	10	10	10	10	11	11	12	13
Wave Direction
Ht. vague (m)	1.0	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.0	1.0	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.0	1.0	1.0	1.0	1.0	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.0	1.0	1.0	1.0	1.0	1.0	1.0	1.0	1.0	1.0	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	1.0	1.0	1.0
période vague	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	6	6	6	6	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5
Energie (Kj)	33	34	34	34	33	33	41	41	41	41	41	42	42	42	42	42	42	42	42	37	37	39	39	39	38	38	38	36	36	36	35	35	38	38	40	40	41	41	41	41	41	42	42	43	43	43	42	42	40	39	38	38	37	36	36	36	34	34	32	32	32	32	32	30	30	30	29	29	29	28	28	27	27	27	27	27	27	27	27	28	27	28	27	28
Temp. (°C)	29	29	29	28	28	28	26	26	27	28	28	28	28	28	29	28	28	28	27	26	27	27	28	28	29	29	29	29	29	29	28	28	26	27	27	28	28	29	29	29	29	29	28	28	27	26	26	27	27	28	28	28	28	28	28	28	27	27	26	26	27	27	28	28	28	28	28	28	28	28	27	26	26	27	27	28	29	29	29	29	29	29	28	28	27	27	28	28	28	29	28	28	28	28	27	27	27	26	27	27	27	28	28	28	28	28	28	27	27	27	26	27	27	27	27	27	27	28	28	28	27	27	26	26	26	26	27	27	27	27	27	27	27	27	27	27	26	26	27	27	27	28	28	28	28	27	27	27	27	26	26	27	27	28	28	28	28	28	28	28	27	27	26	27	27	27	28	28	28	28	28	28	28	27	27	26	26	26	27	27	27	28	28	28	28	27	27	27	25	26	26	27	27	28	28	28	28	28	27	27	27
Précip. (mm)													0.1	0.2																												0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1				0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1				0.1				0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1																					0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.4
Nébul. tot. (%)	56	86	99	64	55	96	100	55	100	62	100	100	100	100	100	100	100	100	65	100	100	100	84	100	100	100	85	100	50	90	31	42	72	100	100	86	70	57	61	64	62	71	80	89	90	100	100	100	94	88	82	79	76	73	75	78	80	70	62	47	32	47	63	78	74	70	66	60	54	48	49	47	52	58	54	50	46	59	73	86	72	57	43	47	43	33	22	46	71	95	90	85	80	86	91	97	98	100	100	100	100	100	100	100	100	100	100	100	100	97	100	100	100	100	100	100	100	100	100	100	100	100	100	100	100	100	100	100	100	100	100	100	100	100	100	100	100	100	100	100	100	100	100	100	100	99	99	98	93	51	61	72	81	91	100	87	75	62	65	68	71	81	79	59	38	52	66	80	79	79	78	67	57	46	54	11	8	5	9	12	16	13	9	6	10	14	18	31	46	48	51	64	76	89	72	54	37	25	14	2	24
Ht. marée	-0.1	-0.1	-0.1	-0.1	-0.1	-0.0	0.1	0.0	0.0	0.0	-0.0	-0.0	-0.0	-0.1	-0.1	-0.1	-0.1	-0.0	-0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	-0.0	-0.0	-0.0	-0.0	-0.0	-0.0	-0.0	0.0	-0.0	-0.0	-0.0	-0.0	-0.0	-0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	-0.1	-0.1	-0.1	-0.1	-0.1	-0.0	-0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.1	0.1	-0.1	-0.1	-0.1	-0.1	-0.1	-0.1	-0.1	-0.0	0.0	0.0	0.1	0.1	0.1	-0.1	-0.2	-0.2	-0.2	-0.2	-0.1	-0.1	-0.1	-0.0	0.0	0.0	0.1	0.1	-0.1	-0.2	-0.2	-0.2	-0.2	-0.2	-0.2	-0.1	-0.1	-0.0	0.0	0.1	0.1	-0.1	-0.2	-0.2	-0.2	-0.2	-0.2	-0.2	-0.2	-0.1	-0.1	-0.0	0.0	0.1	-0.1	-0.1	-0.2	-0.2	-0.2	-0.2	-0.2	-0.2	-0.2	-0.1	-0.1	-0.0	0.0	0.0	-0.1	-0.1	-0.2	-0.2	-0.2	-0.2	-0.2	-0.2	-0.1	-0.1	-0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	-0.1	-0.1	-0.1	-0.2	-0.2	-0.2	-0.2	-0.1	-0.1	-0.1	-0.0	0.1	0.0	-0.0	-0.1	-0.1	-0.1	-0.1	-0.2	-0.2	-0.1	-0.1	-0.1	-0.0	0.1	0.0	0.0	-0.0	-0.0	-0.1	-0.1	-0.1	-0.1	-0.1	-0.1	-0.1	-0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	-0.0	-0.0	-0.1	-0.1	-0.1	-0.1	-0.1	-0.0	-0.0	0.0	0.0	-0.0	-0.0	-0.0	-0.0	-0.0	-0.0	-0.0	-0.0	-0.0	-0.0	0.0
Dir. marée	low														low													low						low													low														low													low														low														low													low														low														low														low													low														low												low
Hr. marée	13:50														14:20													14:30						07:30													07:30														08:00													08:40														09:20														10:00													10:50														11:40														12:30														13:10													13:50														14:10												13:00

Level: Intermediate, Expert

Type: Ocean

Water type: Shallow, Flat, Chop

Water hazards: Swimmers, Reefs

Water quality: Crystal clear

Infos: Water conditions range from flat inside the reef to moderate chop hopping outside. The bottom is sandy throughout with no need for booties or rubber of any kind. It starts getting small with 4 or more kites due to the position of the reefs. Aquamarine water. This is the beach for everyone from learners to high altitude junkies. There are several other places to ride in Antigua but they require at least intermediate level of riding skills.

Beach type & size: Sand - Medium

Infos: White sandy beach for 1/2 mile length. Most everyone launches at the South end near the kite school in typical sideonshore wind direction.

Identified hazards: None

Weather specificities: Antigua has a sunny climate all year round and an average temperature of 28C (84F) and the water temperature only a few degrees lower. No need to wear a wetsuit. Many riders wear rash guards for sun protection.

Wind type: Trade

Wind specificities: Wind is mostly moderate between 12-25 knots. January through March winds can pipe up to 30 knots for several days. May through July are the most consistent with the least amount of light wind days. Typical wind direction is East to Southeast which is sideonshore from the right (looking out to sea). Best kiting conditions are from January through July. Worst conditions during September and October (peak of hurricane season). August, November and December can be windy and also light - hit or miss these months.

Best months: January, February, March, April, May, June, July

Access description: by Car - From the airport Jabberwock Beach 3 miles to the North. All the locals know this beach by name and it is easy to find. Taxis and rental cars are the easiest way to get around. It is very close from many of the hotels on island. Hotels on the North end of the island are the closest. The furthest away you could possibly be is a 40 minute car ride.

Specific rules: Other

Extra: As far as water sports goes this beach is almost exclusively used by kiteboarders. It is also a favorite swimming beach by the locals. So far there are no restrictions for kiting on this beach. Thanks to the local kite school who works very hard to keep things safe and maintain good relations between kiters and other water users. It is a privilege, not a right, to ride on this beach and the local riders are adamant on preserving access. The beach does have nearby obstructions including a car park, road and trees so all kiters must have good basic kite handling skills. Learners and beginners without professional supervision are not allowed to practice here. The kite school has a handout with basic rules/etiquette/map that should be followed. Please take a moment to speak with the local riders and school as a matter of courtesy. There are no restrictions on when you can ride on this beach. When the wind is blowing it usually blows all day and night so you can ride from dawn to dusk. The only exception being national holidays: there are usually so many swimmers that safe kiteboarding is not practical. The kite school closes and local riders voluntarily do not ride at this beach on holidays.

Nightlife: There are some local bars and resort events at Sunsail Colonna. There are a number of resorts along Dickenson's Bay to the West.

Accommodations: School, Shop, Rescue, Food

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