Long Beach Kite Spot
Barbados · Christ Church
Long Beach is a kitesurfing spot located on the south-east coast of Barbados, in the parish of Christ Church. This beach stretches over 1.5 to 2.5 km of white sand, offering a vast and uncrowded space, away from busy tourist areas.
It is an isolated place with a wild atmosphere, perfect for quiet sessions. Access is via stairs from the road, and it often requires a bit of walking from Silver Sands to the east.
The spot mainly attracts riders for its consistent conditions and wave potential, with nice kickers for advanced jumps.
Historical averages by month — not a live forecast.
The wind generally blows cross-on or side-on from the left, ideal when it comes from NE, ENE or E, with consistency throughout the day thanks to the trade winds. In winter, it is more side-to-side onshore, and in summer side-on to onshore. The riding area is wide due to the length of the beach, with a sandy entry without rocks and plenty of space for takeoff and landing.
The water surface features small waves near the shore (shore break) and medium waves 1-3m on the outer reef, perfect for wave riding. It works at all tides, with no strong dependence on coefficients. Beginners learning basic skills can practice in the open space, but the shore break makes body dragging technical. For advanced riders, there are kickers for jumping and waves to ride.
Local feature: sparsely populated spot, ideal for downwinders to the east, but be careful to stay upwind of the middle of the beach for access. No bathers, but watch the reef in the distance.
Sources :upwindkitesurfschool.com · unplug-kitesurf.com · kiteguide.com · welovetokite.com · totallybarbados.com
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