Guide to kitesurfing in Montego Bay

Jamaica

Spots
3
Best season
Feb to Mar · Dec
Wind in season
13 kts
Kiteable days
16 %

Overview

On the north coast of Jamaica, **Montego Bay** enjoys an easily accessible tropical setting, with sheltered beaches and a very vacation-oriented atmosphere. The area is often associated with fairly accessible conditions for progression, with nearby spots like Doctor’s Cave Beach, Cornwall Beach, or Flamingo Beach, and schools present in the sector. The northeast winds are generally the most sought after on the Jamaican north coast, especially from **November to April**, making it a fairly reliable kite destination in season. The water remains generally more 'easy' than wild, but it can vary depending on exposure, sometimes with chop or small waves on the ocean. It’s a great spot for a sunny trip combining sliding, swimming, and rather varied sessions, with a beginner to intermediate level on the calmest beaches.

When to go

Best time to go: February, March, December.

Best period : February to March and December

In November: 5% kiteable days

Kiteable days
14%
15%
16%
9%
1%
1%
9%
2%
1%
4%
5%
16%
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Average windkts · gusts
819
820
719
617
514
615
819
615
512
512
615
819
When it blowskts
14
13
13
13
12
13
14
14
13
13
13
13
Air °C
24°
24°
24°
25°
26°
27°
27°
27°
27°
26°
25°
25°
Raindays
11
14
16
18
23
20
15
19
21
24
17
12
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Historical monthly averages, not a forecast.

Frequently asked questions

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