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Best 5 Caribbean Kitesurfing Holiday Destinations
The Caribbean is the top destination for kitesurfing holidays during the winter months, with laid-back Caribbean island life, warm water and reliable trade winds.
The Caribbean is the top destination for kitesurfing holidays in winter, with laid-back island life, warm water and reliable trade winds.
Compare the Caribbean by wind, water and logistics
The Caribbean is at its best for kitesurfing from December to June, with some good wind periods from mid-November through mid-July. For a month-by-month breakdown, see our guide to the best time to learn kitesurfing and wing foiling in the Caribbean.
The trade winds are similar across many islands, but southern islands such as the Grenadines often feel stronger and more consistent than islands farther north.
Each destination has its own style: Barbados is more focused on wave riding, while Union Island offers a rare mix of flat water, waves and beginner-friendly progression conditions.
#1
Our favourite
#1
Union Island and the Grenadines
Union Island is unspoilt by mass tourism and benefits from the best trade winds and best flat water spots.
Located in the heart of the Grenadines, Union Island offers very easy access to all the neighbouring islands, only a short speed boat ride away.
The two main spots of the island are world renowned and have become a favourite for professional kiteboarders. Paula Novotna and other pro kiters have ridden here, and Duotone has shot Duotone Academy content on location at the Union Island kite spot.
The main spot, where JT Pro Center is located, consists of very beautiful clear turquoise flat water making it the ideal place to learn how to kitesurf and improve on your tricks.
For a stay-and-ride holiday with JT Pro Center, you can stay in accommodation and private suites on Union Island, about 7 minutes from the kite spots, with beautiful views toward the Tobago Cays and the Grenadines. If you are a complete beginner, you can also take private kitesurfing lessons with us and build the trip around your progression.
#2
Best waves
#2
Barbados
We have ranked Barbados #2 as a kitesurfing destination only because it is ranked #1 for wave riding in the Caribbean.
Barbados’ Silver Rock kitesurfing spot at Brian Talma Kitesurfing Center is the place to be if you want a Caribbean holiday and if you are looking to score some nice and easily accessible waves in the Caribbean.
If you are looking to improve your freestyle skills, Barbados does not offer great flat water spots like other islands.
Barbados is great if you want to go out often, party and enjoy the different bars and restaurants as the island is more tourist oriented.
#3
French islands
#3
Martinique and Guadeloupe
Martinique and Guadeloupe are both French islands located in the middle of the Caribbean arc.
French islands meaning French speaking country with euro and all the nice shops and supermarkets you would find in France.
The islands have various spots located all around the East Coast with several kite centers.
The wind is usually better in the morning but blows most of the days.
We recommend that you rent a car if you are going to spend some time on these islands.
#4
Freestyle bays
#4
St. Lucia
St. Lucia has three main kitesurfing spots, one on the north of the island in Case en Bas and two in the south near the international airport in Vieux Fort.
Case en Bas is our favourite freestyle spot. The bay is protected and the kite school over there offers kite lessons in the protected bay.
The wind can become gusty at the beginning of the windy season from December to February when the trade winds come from the north. The wind direction is best from March until the end of June.
Our favourite spot in Vieux Fort is at the Reef Kite School, it is a very friendly kite school with relaxed people and cheap accommodation and a beach bar right on the kite spot.
The other spot is located in front of the big Coconut Bay Resort and features nice kickers and a great lagoon to practice on.
#5
Up and coming
#5
Trinidad and Tobago
On the island of Tobago (not to be mistaken with the Tobago Cays that we have in the Grenadines) Radical Kitesurfing has a great little kitesurfing school offering great Kitesurfing services and lessons.
We haven’t had the chance to try out that spot but we have heard a lot of great things about it.
Plan Your Caribbean Kitesurf Holiday on Union Island
Contact us to ask about accommodation on Union Island or a kite lesson, and we will help you plan the perfect Caribbean kite holiday.