Santa Lucia Kitesurf Spot in Camagüey
Carribean Kiteboard Spot in Cuba
When you think of Cuba you probably have cigars and classic cars in mind, but there are some great kitesurfing spots too, one of which is Santa Lucia, an empty palm fringed beach with flat water close to shore and some little choppy waves breaking just a bit further off. Due to sitting in the trade winds it makes for a perfect kite spot from November to May, with steady wind conditions most days during that time. The water is crystal blue and the culture and history is something special, so there are plenty of good reasons to visit Cuba even if you aren’t just there for kitesurfing.
Santa Lucia Kitesurfing wind conditions
The northeast trade wind is reliable here so the main season for kiteboarding lies in between November and May. During these months, the wind speed averages around 12 to 20 knots during the daytime, with occasional stronger days up to 25 knots. The water is warm (it’s the Caribbean duh) so you can leave your wetsuit at home, just make sure you pack plenty of sun cream and/or long sleeved rash vests, there’s nothing worse than a horrible sunburn and having to look after it for the rest of your holiday!
body wear
- board shorts
downwinder
- Yes
ride type
- freeride
- freestyle
- hydrofoil
- wakestyle
- wave
skill level
- beginner
- intermediate
- advanced
- professional
spot type
- lagoon
- ocean
starting area
- sandy beach
water condition
- flat water
wind daytime
- all day
wind type
- passat
Impressions
Wind Stats for Santa Lucia Kiteboarding
Around the Kiteboarding Spot Santa Lucia
Santa Lucia is a quiet little corner of Cuba, so it’s a place for relaxing first and foremost. Walking along the beach, enjoying the sand in your toes and watching the sunset should all be on the list of things to do, and if you fancy getting in a bit deeper then diving in the Caribbean will be a memorable experience, especially around the local shipwrecks. You won’t get much fresher seafood than you can here, and it’s well worth sampling some of the local restaurants, then top it off with a nice cocktail and Cuban cigar if that’s your thing.
Further afield you’ll find all the classic Cuban tourist options like Old Havana and Trinidad, so plan your trip accordingly, it would be a shame to miss out on some of those experiences where it feels like you are stepping back in time!
camper parking
- Not allowed, but possible
car parking
- At the spot
emergency
- A rescue service
has restaurant
- Yes
has toilet
- Yes
has shower
- No
How to get to Santa Lucia and how to bring it about while you're there
Fly into the Camaguey Airport (CMW) and Santa Lucia beach is around 104 km away and takes about 1 hour 20 minutes. You can rent a car or just take a taxi, they are reasonably priced and the drivers are generally friendly. If you stay in Santa Lucia itself just for kiting, there are various resorts right on the beach front where you won’t need any transportation, but for heading further afield you’ll find taxis easily available.
accommodation
- near the spot
public transport
- Poorly developed
rental cars
- Not recommended
Notice
Bring Dollars with you. There is hardly any ATM to be found to withdraw money.
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