Mexico
Playa Maroma in Punta Maroma, Quintana Roo, Mexico, is a long and pristine white sand beach bordered by crystal clear waters. It is a popular spot for its paradisiacal setting and kitesurfing conditions accessible to all levels.
The area offers plenty of space for launching and landing, with an empty beach except for a dock for catamarans. The trade winds are consistent, especially in season.
Surrounded by luxury resorts, the spot remains calm and less crowded by kiters, perfect for a quiet session.
The wind data shown here comes from ERA5 (via Open-Meteo) over 4 years, reprocessed to reflect realistic conditions.
👉 Average wind has been calibrated to avoid the usual underestimation of models.
👉 Gusts have been corrected by a median ratio to avoid unrealistic extreme values.
👉 Each day is summarized by the median wind (P50) observed during useful hours (8am–8pm), then classified into wind ranges.
👉 The weighted mode mixes average wind and gusts to best reflect felt wind.
chopchopThe main wind comes from the NE, providing a perfect side-shore on the southeast-facing beach. When the SE picks up, it is onshore, but the point protects for easy and safe launches and landings. The riding area is wide thanks to the large white sand beach, with plenty of space to ride without hassle.
The water surface varies from flat to chop, with small to medium waves depending on wind strength. The launch is directly from the beach, with no major obstacles, and the take-off area is huge. Conditions do not depend on tides, simplifying sessions.
In windy season, the trade wind blows regularly at 10-20 knots, ideal for smooth jibes and freestyle. Watch out for catamarans at the dock, but overall it is a safe spot with little boat traffic.
Ideal conditions are with NE side-shore winds of 15-20 knots, for perfect flat to chop. The SE onshore also works well due to the point's protection.
The water surface is flat to chop in light winds, with small to medium waves when it picks up. The water remains clear and warm, conducive to long sessions.
Currents are generally weak along the beach. Tides do not impact kitesurfing conditions. No marked channels reported, but caution is advised near the dock.
For winds of 10-20 knots, plan for sizes of 9 to 12m² on average. Go larger at the beginning of the season or for light days.
The trade winds dominate, coming mainly from the NE from November to April, with speeds of 10-20 knots. The SE can also blow, onshore but sheltered. The high wind season runs from November to April, with windy days around 15-20 per month at peak.
The climate is tropical year-round, with average temperatures around 24-28°C. The dry season from November to April is the most pleasant for kitesurfing, with less humidity and consistent winds. Summer brings more heat and precipitation, but remains manageable.
The depth increases gradually with a sandy bottom. You can stand a good distance from the shore, ideal for relaunches.
The water is warm year-round, around 24-28°C. In winter 24-25°C, and up to 28°C in summer. Generally, no wetsuit needed.
