Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Clifton Kite Beach, on Union Island in the Grenadines, is a popular spot for its turquoise lagoon protected by a reef. Located near the village of Clifton, it offers a lively atmosphere with kite schools and a laid-back Caribbean vibe.
The beach is small and sandy, bordered by shallow crystal-clear waters. It's the perfect place for freestyle sessions thanks to its ultra-flat water.
The spot attracts many riders, especially in high season, with a mix of locals and travelers coming to enjoy the constant trade winds.
Les données de vent affichées ici proviennent d’ERA5 (via Open-Meteo) sur 4 ans, retraitées pour refléter des conditions réalistes.
👉 Le vent moyen a été calibré pour éviter la sous-estimation habituelle des modèles.
👉 Les rafales ont été corrigées par un ratio médian afin d’éviter des valeurs extrêmes irréalistes.
👉 Chaque jour est résumé par le vent médian (P50) observé pendant les heures utiles (8h–20h), puis classé dans des plages de vent.
👉 Le mode pondéré mélange vent moyen et rafales pour refléter au mieux le vent ressenti.
flatflatThe main wind comes from the east or east-northeast, making it a side-on wind perfect for Clifton lagoon. Launching is easy from the small sandy beach, with a clear take-off area but watch out for other kitesurfers as it's the busiest spot in the Grenadines.
The navigation area is in the large turquoise lagoon, ultra flat and shallow inside the reef, ideal for freestyle and tricks. On the reef, there is a nice left wave of 1 to 3 meters for wave riding, but you need to be skilled to venture there. The water remains flat even at high tide, although slightly more choppy at nearby Frigate Bay.
Local feature: the spot is sheltered by the reef, providing consistent conditions, but the area is busy with 5 to 10 riders often on the water. Prefer mornings for fewer crowds and more stable winds.
The ideal conditions are with a wind from east to east-northeast between 15 and 25 knots, side-on for the lagoon. Perfect for all levels in the dry season.
The water is crystal clear and shallow in the lagoon, with an ultra flat water surface perfect for freestyle. On the reef, medium waves of 1-3m form in windy conditions.
Currents are generally weak in the protected lagoon, but they can strengthen near the channel and the reef. Tides have little influence on the spot, with navigable water in high and low tide.
Opt for sizes of 9 to 11m² in moderate winds, and 7 to 9m² when it picks up beyond 20 knots.
The dominant trade winds blow from the east-northeast to the east, with typical speeds of 15 to 25 knots. This pattern is consistent from November to July, particularly reliable in the dry season.
The winds are stable due to the Caribbean trade winds, with few major seasonal variations.
The climate is tropical with temperatures around 30°C year-round and very sunny weather. The dry season from December to April is the best, with strong trade winds and little rain.
From August to October, it's the rainy low season but mild in the Grenadines, with just morning showers that dissipate by afternoon.
The depth is gradual and shallow in the lagoon, with foot depth for a long time due to the sandy bottom. Beyond the reef, it drops off quickly.
The water temperature is consistently around 28°C year-round, with just a short or lycra shorty being sufficient.
