Can you kitesurf in winter

OK, so you're up for it, but isn't it cold out there? Well erm, yes. The surface water temperatures can dip below 4 degrees in the middle of winter. If you're cold setting up you'll never warm up on the water.

Swing your arms around to get the circulation going to your hands. Amazing how much better it is not getting changed into cold clammy neoprene in some desolate windswept car park. Planet are South Africa tour specialist with our own staff in resort.

Le Morne , Mauritius. Stunning luxury hotel right next to the kite beach, perfect for families or non-kiting partner. Maybe the best all round kitesurf holiday in the world! Dakhla , Morocco. A Planet favourite! Access to a vast flat water lagoon from your accommodation as well as 4 wave spots with 30 minutes. A great range of room choices from shared chalets to superior VIP luxury rooms with all mod cons.

A quick 5 hour flight from the UK making it the most wind reliable short haul winter destination. A great mixture of kiting spots, great for first time to advanced wave riders. Beautiful beaches and charming small beach front hotels.

Cabarete , Dominican Republic. Weekly direct flights from the UK Gatwick and Manchester. Almost all year around wind! Great variety of conditions for all levels. Opening of much needed luxury beach from accommodations in recent years. Great value for money compared to other Caribbean Islands.

Paje, Zanzibar , Tanzania. Stunning island with white sand beaches and crystal clear waters. Best wind from December to March and then also from July to September. Great location for those looking for a combination of luxury and adventure.

One main issue in Mui Ne is the beach erosion, which is worst around mid-December, depending on tidal activity. At the North from the main beach is the Malibu and at the South Little Buddhawhich are beaches where it is possible to ride or surf as well. There are plenty of schools and resorts operating in Mui Ne. But one of our favourite spots is at « C2Sky school » running by a friendly girl, Liz.

Directly in front of their club, you have a long stretch of shoreline to enter and exit the water easily with beach boys, always there, to give a help. They offer IKO lessons, storage rooms, showers, WiFi and a chill-out area where resting between your kite sessions. But we loved it for its simplicity and local atmosphere.

Passing the reef, you have clear and deep water, with some fun waves to boost off and play around with a surfboard or simply make your biggest jumps and tricky tricks in total security. An average knots of side wind and even stronger. Located in central part of huge archipelago this little island offers tropical degrees and white sandy beaches. Peak season runs from November to February.

Main spot for sports is at Bolabog beach , where plenty of schools offer services for kitesurf and windsurf so do not expect uncrowded beach. Important to mention, the beaches depend on tides. For beginners or freestyle riders perfectly flat and shallow water comes with low tide. It is protected by reef and some little waves are rolling behind it.

With high tide water can cover some parts of the beach. So make sure to get local tips. Actually there are 17 beaches on this small islet! On the west coast they are protected from wind and if you are tired from shredding you can rest at White, Diniwid, Puka or other ones.

A really eco friendly island and incridibly green with coco trees everywhere. The north of the island around Pilar can also be discovered by kite. Simon will give you all the necessary tips you need on the island to Kitesurf and Surf. A peacfull island with clear water, where every night a DJ party till middnight is organised by a resort, so you can go to sleep early and be ready for your morning activities.

This country is known for its ecotourism and progressive environmental policies. It is also a popular place for whitewater rafting, waterfall rappeling, surfing and other watersports, such as kiteboarding. One of the spots is located in north west part of the country with schools settled on the Pacific coast, in Salinas bay. Playa Copal is a flat water spot due to reef protection with side onshore East wind. Windy season is from November to May.

So you can be sure to fully merge with nature in non windy days. The other option is the manmade lake Arenal which is more inland from the bay. Wind usually is strong but gusty. Most popular kite spot Tico is in the North of Arenal with the best conditions. After all, this place has some stunning views to offer, like gliding down the surface at the foot of the volcanoe.

You can also head South of Costa Rica and try some new beaches and likely be the only rider there! Probably we would associate kitesurfing in South America with Brazil or Venezuela. This country is slowly developing in the kite industry and has some great conditions to offer. Most of the action happens on the carribean coast. There are plenty of schools located on La Boquilla beach not far from Cartagena.