Playa Nube
Mexico · Quintana Roo
Playa Nube is a beach located in Playa del Carmen, in the Riviera Maya in Quintana Roo, Mexico. This spot is part of the Coco Beach bay, a place known by local kiters for its turquoise crystal-clear waters and lively tourist atmosphere with nearby bars and restaurants.
It is a public place where you navigate among bathers, but with enough space to launch and land the kite. The spot has hosted international competitions like the PKRA and remains popular for its proximity to the city.
Playa Nube offers a typical Caribbean setting, with a not very wide but functional beach for kite sessions.
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The dominant wind comes from NE, E, SE, often side-onshore or sideshore, which offers stable conditions 80% of the time. Launching is done directly from the narrow public beach, with enough space to take off in the center of Coco Beach bay. The navigation area is wide in front of the spot, but you should avoid parked boats to the south and scattered bathers.
The water surface varies according to the wind direction: flat in light wind, chop with more strength, and small waves (waist to shoulder size) created by a sand break in front of the beach. In NE, a reef to the north generates more consistent waves up to shoulder height. Tides do not greatly influence conditions, but be cautious of the shore break in strong wind. The shallow areas near the shore allow for easy restarts, but require vigilance.
Sessions take place in the morning, afternoon, and evening when the wind is present, with warm water all year round. It is a versatile spot for freestyle on flats or fun small waves.
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