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Best Kitespots in December

820 spots have 50 %+ kite days in December, counted on daylight hours, 2017 to 2025

Kite destinations in December, ranked by trip odds

Odds that a 10 day trip starting in this month gets at least 5 kite days, from the main spot of each destination. Places with local winds that weather models miss are not ranked.

93 destinations shown

No. 1

Cabo de la Vela

Colombia

9 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in December got at least 5 kite days

about 9.8 kite days expected out of 10

99 % kite days in Dec, Prime

Water 26 °C, shorty

Afternoon wind 19 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00

No. 2

Preá

Brazil

9 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in December got at least 5 kite days

about 9.5 kite days expected out of 10

96 % kite days in Dec, Prime

Water 28 °C, boardshorts

Afternoon wind 17 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00

No. 3

Bahía Salinas

Costa Rica

9 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in December got at least 5 kite days

about 9.4 kite days expected out of 10

94 % kite days in Dec, Prime

Water 27 °C, boardshorts

Afternoon wind 14 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00

No. 4

Jericoacoara

Brazil

9 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in December got at least 5 kite days

about 9.4 kite days expected out of 10

95 % kite days in Dec, Prime

Water 28 °C, boardshorts

Afternoon wind 17 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00

9 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in December got at least 5 kite days

about 9.3 kite days expected out of 10

95 % kite days in Dec, Prime

Water 28 °C, boardshorts

Afternoon wind 15 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00

No. 6

Aruba

Aruba

9 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in December got at least 5 kite days

about 9.2 kite days expected out of 10

91 % kite days in Dec, Prime

Water 28 °C, boardshorts

Afternoon wind 16 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00

No. 7

Ilha do Guajiru

Brazil

9 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in December got at least 5 kite days

about 9.0 kite days expected out of 10

91 % kite days in Dec, Prime

Water 29 °C, boardshorts

Afternoon wind 15 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00

No. 8

Lancelin

Australia

9 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in December got at least 5 kite days

about 9.0 kite days expected out of 10

88 % kite days in Dec, Prime

Water 22 °C, spring suit

Afternoon wind 16 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00

No. 9

Bonaire

Bonaire

9 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in December got at least 5 kite days

about 8.6 kite days expected out of 10

85 % kite days in Dec, Prime

Water 28 °C, boardshorts

Afternoon wind 15 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00

No. 10

Cumbuco

Brazil

9 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in December got at least 5 kite days

about 8.6 kite days expected out of 10

87 % kite days in Dec, Prime

Water 29 °C, boardshorts

Afternoon wind 13 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00

No. 11

Gnaraloo

Australia

9 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in December got at least 5 kite days

about 8.6 kite days expected out of 10

87 % kite days in Dec, Prime

Water 25 °C, shorty

Afternoon wind 16 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00

No. 12

Paracuru

Brazil

9 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in December got at least 5 kite days

about 8.6 kite days expected out of 10

89 % kite days in Dec, Prime

Water 29 °C, boardshorts

Afternoon wind 14 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00

No. 13

Mui Ne

Vietnam

9 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in December got at least 5 kite days

about 8.5 kite days expected out of 10

84 % kite days in Dec, Prime

Water 27 °C, boardshorts

Afternoon wind 18 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00

No. 14

Sal, Cape Verde

Cape Verde

9 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in December got at least 5 kite days

about 8.4 kite days expected out of 10

83 % kite days in Dec, Prime

Water 25 °C, shorty

Afternoon wind 15 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00

No. 15

Taíba

Brazil

9 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in December got at least 5 kite days

about 8.2 kite days expected out of 10

84 % kite days in Dec, Prime

Water 28 °C, boardshorts

Afternoon wind 13 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00

No. 16

Boa Vista, Cape Verde

Cape Verde

9 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in December got at least 5 kite days

about 8.0 kite days expected out of 10

79 % kite days in Dec, Prime

Water 25 °C, shorty

Afternoon wind 13 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00

No. 17

Norderney

Germany

9 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in December got at least 5 kite days

about 8.0 kite days expected out of 10

79 % kite days in Dec, Prime

Water 6 °C, 6/5 with boots and gloves

Afternoon wind 17 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00

No. 18

Cape Town

South Africa

9 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in December got at least 5 kite days

about 7.9 kite days expected out of 10

79 % kite days in Dec, Prime

Water 14 °C, 4/3

Afternoon wind 14 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00

No. 19

Hvide Sande

Denmark

9 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in December got at least 5 kite days

about 7.9 kite days expected out of 10

80 % kite days in Dec, Prime

Water 6 °C, 6/5 with boots and gloves

Afternoon wind 17 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00

No. 20

Sylt

Germany

9 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in December got at least 5 kite days

about 7.9 kite days expected out of 10

79 % kite days in Dec, Prime

Water 6 °C, 6/5 with boots and gloves

Afternoon wind 17 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00

No. 21

Atins

Brazil

9 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in December got at least 5 kite days

about 7.8 kite days expected out of 10

82 % kite days in Dec, Prime

Water 29 °C, boardshorts

Afternoon wind 13 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00

9 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in December got at least 5 kite days

about 7.7 kite days expected out of 10

76 % kite days in Dec, Prime

Water 28 °C, boardshorts

Afternoon wind 13 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00

No. 23

La Torche

France

9 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in December got at least 5 kite days

about 7.5 kite days expected out of 10

76 % kite days in Dec, Prime

Water 13 °C, 6/5 with boots and gloves

Afternoon wind 16 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00

No. 24

Orient Bay, Saint-Martin

Saint Martin

9 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in December got at least 5 kite days

about 7.5 kite days expected out of 10

74 % kite days in Dec, Prime

Water 28 °C, boardshorts

Afternoon wind 14 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00

No. 25

Rhosneigr

United Kingdom

9 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in December got at least 5 kite days

about 7.4 kite days expected out of 10

73 % kite days in Dec, Prime

Water 10 °C, 6/5 with boots and gloves

Afternoon wind 18 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00

No. 26

Langebaan

South Africa

9 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in December got at least 5 kite days

about 7.3 kite days expected out of 10

72 % kite days in Dec, Prime

Water 14 °C, 4/3

Afternoon wind 14 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00

No. 27

Sankt Peter-Ording

Germany

9 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in December got at least 5 kite days

about 7.3 kite days expected out of 10

73 % kite days in Dec, Prime

Water 6 °C, 6/5 with boots and gloves

Afternoon wind 15 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00

No. 28

Wissant

France

9 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in December got at least 5 kite days

about 7.3 kite days expected out of 10

71 % kite days in Dec, Prime

Water 10 °C, 6/5 with boots and gloves

Afternoon wind 16 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00

No. 29

Brouwersdam

Netherlands

9 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in December got at least 5 kite days

about 7.2 kite days expected out of 10

71 % kite days in Dec, Prime

Water 7 °C, 6/5 with boots and gloves

Afternoon wind 15 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00

No. 30

Cape Hatteras

United States

9 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in December got at least 5 kite days

about 7.2 kite days expected out of 10

72 % kite days in Dec, Prime

Water 17 °C, 5/4

Afternoon wind 16 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00

No. 31

IJmuiden

Netherlands

9 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in December got at least 5 kite days

about 7.2 kite days expected out of 10

71 % kite days in Dec, Prime

Water 8 °C, 6/5 with boots and gloves

Afternoon wind 16 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00

No. 32

Wustrow

Germany

9 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in December got at least 5 kite days

about 7.1 kite days expected out of 10

67 % kite days in Dec, Prime

Water 5 °C, 6/5 with boots and gloves

Afternoon wind 15 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00

No. 33

Klitmøller

Denmark

9 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in December got at least 5 kite days

about 7.0 kite days expected out of 10

70 % kite days in Dec, Prime

Water 7 °C, 6/5 with boots and gloves

Afternoon wind 15 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00

No. 34

Zandvoort

Netherlands

9 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in December got at least 5 kite days

about 6.9 kite days expected out of 10

68 % kite days in Dec, Prime

Water 8 °C, 6/5 with boots and gloves

Afternoon wind 15 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00

No. 35

Matanzas, Chile

Chile

9 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in December got at least 5 kite days

about 6.8 kite days expected out of 10

67 % kite days in Dec, Prime

Water 13 °C, 5/4

Afternoon wind 13 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00

No. 36

St Kilda, Melbourne

Australia

9 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in December got at least 5 kite days

about 6.8 kite days expected out of 10

69 % kite days in Dec, Prime

Water 20 °C, 4/3

Afternoon wind 13 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00

No. 37

Antigua (Jabberwock)

Antigua and Barbuda

8 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in December got at least 5 kite days

about 7.0 kite days expected out of 10

69 % kite days in Dec, Prime

Water 28 °C, boardshorts

Afternoon wind 13 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00

No. 38

Holbox

Mexico

8 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in December got at least 5 kite days

about 6.3 kite days expected out of 10

63 % kite days in Dec, Prime

Water 26 °C, shorty

Afternoon wind 13 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00

No. 39

Dakhla

Morocco

8 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in December got at least 5 kite days

about 6.2 kite days expected out of 10

62 % kite days in Dec, Prime

Water 19 °C, 3/2

Afternoon wind 12 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00

No. 40

Rügen

Germany

8 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in December got at least 5 kite days

about 6.2 kite days expected out of 10

58 % kite days in Dec, Good

Water 6 °C, 6/5 with boots and gloves

Afternoon wind 13 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00

No. 41

Kos

Greece

8 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in December got at least 5 kite days

about 6.0 kite days expected out of 10

61 % kite days in Dec, Prime

Water 21 °C, 3/2

Afternoon wind 14 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00

No. 42

Chia, Sardinia

Italy

8 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in December got at least 5 kite days

about 5.9 kite days expected out of 10

58 % kite days in Dec, Good

Water 17 °C, 5/4

Afternoon wind 14 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00

8 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in December got at least 5 kite days

about 5.9 kite days expected out of 10

59 % kite days in Dec, Good

Water 17 °C, 5/4

Afternoon wind 15 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00

7 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in December got at least 5 kite days

about 6.4 kite days expected out of 10

65 % kite days in Dec, Prime

Water 28 °C, boardshorts

Afternoon wind 13 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00

No. 45

Camber Sands

United Kingdom

7 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in December got at least 5 kite days

about 5.9 kite days expected out of 10

59 % kite days in Dec, Good

Water 10 °C, 6/5 with boots and gloves

Afternoon wind 13 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00

No. 46

Progreso, Yucatán

Mexico

7 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in December got at least 5 kite days

about 5.8 kite days expected out of 10

56 % kite days in Dec, Good

Water 25 °C, shorty

Afternoon wind 13 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00

No. 47

Beauduc

France

7 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in December got at least 5 kite days

about 5.7 kite days expected out of 10

58 % kite days in Dec, Good

Water 13 °C, 6/5 with boots and gloves

Afternoon wind 13 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00

No. 48

Paros

Greece

7 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in December got at least 5 kite days

about 5.7 kite days expected out of 10

58 % kite days in Dec, Good

Water 19 °C, 4/3

Afternoon wind 13 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00

No. 49

West Kirby

United Kingdom

7 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in December got at least 5 kite days

about 5.6 kite days expected out of 10

54 % kite days in Dec, Good

Water 8 °C, 6/5 with boots and gloves

Afternoon wind 13 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00

No. 50

Karpathos

Greece

7 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in December got at least 5 kite days

about 5.4 kite days expected out of 10

56 % kite days in Dec, Good

Water 20 °C, 4/3

Afternoon wind 13 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00

7 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in December got at least 5 kite days

about 5.4 kite days expected out of 10

56 % kite days in Dec, Good

Water 17 °C, 5/4

Afternoon wind 12 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00

No. 52

Ras Sudr

Egypt

7 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in December got at least 5 kite days

about 5.4 kite days expected out of 10

55 % kite days in Dec, Good

Water 21 °C, 3/2

Afternoon wind 11 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00

No. 53

South Padre Island

United States

7 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in December got at least 5 kite days

about 5.4 kite days expected out of 10

54 % kite days in Dec, Good

Water 21 °C, spring suit

Afternoon wind 12 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00

No. 54

Kouremenos, Crete

Greece

7 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in December got at least 5 kite days

about 5.3 kite days expected out of 10

55 % kite days in Dec, Good

Water 19 °C, 4/3

Afternoon wind 13 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00

No. 55

Prasonisi, Rhodes

Greece

7 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in December got at least 5 kite days

about 5.3 kite days expected out of 10

54 % kite days in Dec, Good

Water 21 °C, 3/2

Afternoon wind 13 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00

No. 56

Safaga

Egypt

6 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in December got at least 5 kite days

about 5.4 kite days expected out of 10

55 % kite days in Dec, Good

Water 25 °C, spring suit

Afternoon wind 11 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00

No. 57

Kalpitiya

Sri Lanka

6 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in December got at least 5 kite days

about 5.3 kite days expected out of 10

50 % kite days in Dec, Good

Water 28 °C, boardshorts

Afternoon wind 11 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00

No. 58

Le Morne, Mauritius

Mauritius

6 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in December got at least 5 kite days

about 5.3 kite days expected out of 10

52 % kite days in Dec, Good

Water 28 °C, boardshorts

Afternoon wind 11 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00

No. 59

Heiligenhafen

Germany

6 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in December got at least 5 kite days

about 5.2 kite days expected out of 10

51 % kite days in Dec, Good

Water 6 °C, 6/5 with boots and gloves

Afternoon wind 12 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00

No. 60

Cabarete

Dominican Republic

6 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in December got at least 5 kite days

about 5.1 kite days expected out of 10

48 % kite days in Dec, Good

Water 28 °C, boardshorts

Afternoon wind 11 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00

No. 61

Vung Tau

Vietnam

6 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in December got at least 5 kite days

about 5.1 kite days expected out of 10

52 % kite days in Dec, Good

Water 29 °C, boardshorts

Afternoon wind 12 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00

No. 62

Alaçatı

Turkey

6 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in December got at least 5 kite days

about 5.0 kite days expected out of 10

52 % kite days in Dec, Good

Water 19 °C, 4/3

Afternoon wind 11 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00

6 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in December got at least 5 kite days

about 5.0 kite days expected out of 10

51 % kite days in Dec, Good

Water 20 °C, 3/2

Afternoon wind 11 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00

No. 64

El Gouna

Egypt

6 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in December got at least 5 kite days

about 5.0 kite days expected out of 10

51 % kite days in Dec, Good

Water 21 °C, spring suit

Afternoon wind 12 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00

6 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in December got at least 5 kite days

about 5.0 kite days expected out of 10

51 % kite days in Dec, Good

Water 22 °C, 3/2

Afternoon wind 11 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00

No. 66

Hurghada

Egypt

6 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in December got at least 5 kite days

about 5.0 kite days expected out of 10

51 % kite days in Dec, Good

Water 24 °C, spring suit

Afternoon wind 12 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00

No. 67

Hua Hin

Thailand

6 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in December got at least 5 kite days

about 4.9 kite days expected out of 10

51 % kite days in Dec, Good

Water 28 °C, boardshorts

Afternoon wind 10 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00

No. 68

Tobago

Trinidad and Tobago

6 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in December got at least 5 kite days

about 4.8 kite days expected out of 10

46 % kite days in Dec, Good

Water 28 °C, boardshorts

Afternoon wind 11 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00

No. 69

Fehmarn

Germany

5 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in December got at least 5 kite days

about 5.0 kite days expected out of 10

49 % kite days in Dec, Good

Water 6 °C, 6/5 with boots and gloves

Afternoon wind 12 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00

No. 70

Gruissan

France

5 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in December got at least 5 kite days

about 4.9 kite days expected out of 10

48 % kite days in Dec, Good

Water 13 °C, 6/5 with boots and gloves

Afternoon wind 12 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00

No. 71

Leucate

France

5 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in December got at least 5 kite days

about 4.9 kite days expected out of 10

48 % kite days in Dec, Good

Water 14 °C, 5/4

Afternoon wind 13 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00

5 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in December got at least 5 kite days

about 4.7 kite days expected out of 10

45 % kite days in Dec, Good

Water 6 °C, 6/5 with boots and gloves

Afternoon wind 12 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00

No. 73

Hyères Almanarre

France

5 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in December got at least 5 kite days

about 4.6 kite days expected out of 10

47 % kite days in Dec, Good

Water 16 °C, 5/4

Afternoon wind 11 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00

5 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in December got at least 5 kite days

about 4.5 kite days expected out of 10

48 % kite days in Dec, Good

Water 21 °C, 3/2

Afternoon wind 11 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00

No. 75

Kanaha, Maui

United States

5 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in December got at least 5 kite days

about 4.1 kite days expected out of 10; no kite day on 1 in 10 trips

38 % kite days in Dec, Possible

Water 26 °C, shorty

Afternoon wind 9 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00

No. 76

Naxos

Greece

4 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in December got at least 5 kite days

about 4.3 kite days expected out of 10

45 % kite days in Dec, Good

Water 19 °C, 4/3

Afternoon wind 11 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00

No. 77

Lanzarote

Spain

4 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in December got at least 5 kite days

about 4.2 kite days expected out of 10

44 % kite days in Dec, Good

Water 21 °C, 3/2

Afternoon wind 11 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00

No. 78

Essaouira

Morocco

4 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in December got at least 5 kite days

about 4.1 kite days expected out of 10

42 % kite days in Dec, Good

Water 18 °C, 3/2

Afternoon wind 10 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00

No. 79

Limnos

Greece

4 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in December got at least 5 kite days

about 4.0 kite days expected out of 10

42 % kite days in Dec, Good

Water 17 °C, 5/4

Afternoon wind 11 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00

No. 80

Raglan

New Zealand

4 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in December got at least 5 kite days

about 4.0 kite days expected out of 10

40 % kite days in Dec, Good

Water 19 °C, 3/2

Afternoon wind 11 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00

No. 81

Fuerteventura

Spain

4 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in December got at least 5 kite days

about 3.9 kite days expected out of 10

42 % kite days in Dec, Good

Water 21 °C, 3/2

Afternoon wind 10 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00

No. 82

Viana do Castelo

Portugal

4 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in December got at least 5 kite days

about 3.9 kite days expected out of 10

39 % kite days in Dec, Possible

Water 14 °C, 5/4

Afternoon wind 10 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00

No. 83

La Ventana

Mexico

4 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in December got at least 5 kite days

about 3.8 kite days expected out of 10

37 % kite days in Dec, Possible

Water 25 °C, shorty

Afternoon wind 10 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00

3 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in December got at least 5 kite days

about 3.9 kite days expected out of 10

40 % kite days in Dec, Good

Water 25 °C, shorty

Afternoon wind 11 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00

No. 85

Guincho

Portugal

3 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in December got at least 5 kite days

about 3.6 kite days expected out of 10

36 % kite days in Dec, Possible

Water 16 °C, 5/4

Afternoon wind 10 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00

No. 86

Lagoa de Albufeira

Portugal

3 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in December got at least 5 kite days

about 3.5 kite days expected out of 10

35 % kite days in Dec, Possible

Water 16 °C, 5/4

Afternoon wind 10 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00

No. 87

Vassiliki, Lefkada

Greece

3 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in December got at least 5 kite days

about 3.4 kite days expected out of 10; no kite day on 2 in 10 trips

38 % kite days in Dec, Possible

Water 19 °C, 4/3

Afternoon wind 10 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00

No. 88

Masirah

Oman

2 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in December got at least 5 kite days

about 2.7 kite days expected out of 10; no kite day on 2 in 10 trips

28 % kite days in Dec, Possible

Water 25 °C, shorty

Afternoon wind 9 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00

No. 89

Alvor

Portugal

2 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in December got at least 5 kite days

about 2.6 kite days expected out of 10; no kite day on 1 in 10 trips

26 % kite days in Dec, Possible

Water 17 °C, 4/3

Afternoon wind 9 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00

No. 90

Agadir

Morocco

under 1 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in December got at least 5 kite days

about 1.5 kite days expected out of 10; no kite day on 3 in 10 trips

17 % kite days in Dec, Off

Water 18 °C, 3/2

Afternoon wind 7 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00

No. 91

Crissy Field, San Francisco

United States

under 1 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in December got at least 5 kite days

about 1.4 kite days expected out of 10; no kite day on 2 in 10 trips

13 % kite days in Dec, Off

Water 13 °C, 6/5 with boots and gloves

Afternoon wind 7 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00

No. 92

Sanur, Bali

Indonesia

under 1 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in December got at least 5 kite days

about 0.9 kite days expected out of 10; no kite day on 6 in 10 trips

8 % kite days in Dec, Off

Water 30 °C, boardshorts

Afternoon wind 7 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00

No. 93

Watamu

Kenya

under 1 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in December got at least 5 kite days

about 0.3 kite days expected out of 10; no kite day on 9 in 10 trips

2 % kite days in Dec, Off

Water 29 °C, boardshorts

Afternoon wind 8 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00

  • Prime 60 % and more
  • Good 40 to 59 %
  • Possible 20 to 39 %
  • Off under 20 %
  • No data hatched

Prime also needs a good month in at least 7 of the 9 years, so one freak year cannot make a month Prime. A month with 60 %+ but fewer good years shows as Good.

x in 10 reads: of all 10 day trips that started in that month between 2017 and 2025, x in 10 got at least 5 kite days. We cap the figure at 9 in 10 because wind is never a promise.

All kite destinations, month by monthPlan a trip in December

Lowest skunk risk in December

Destinations where 10 day trips most rarely ended without a single kite day.

Local winds that models miss: curated seasons

These places show a documented season instead of model numbers, so they are not ranked.

  • Tarifa, Spain: curated season all year

Kitesurfing in December: quick answers

Where can you kitesurf in December?

Cabo de la Vela (99 %), Preá (96 %) and Bahía Salinas (94 %) had the most kite days in December among our kite destinations, from 2017 to 2025.

Where is it warm and windy in December?

Cabo de la Vela (99 % kite days, water 26 °C), Preá (96 % kite days, water 28 °C) and Bahía Salinas (94 % kite days, water 27 °C) combine kite days with water of 24 °C or more in December.

How many kite spots are good in December?

820 spots had kite days on at least half of the days in December, from 2017 to 2025.

Spots with 50 %+
820 spots
Warmest continent
North America
water 27 °C median
Most spots
Oceania
172 spots at 50 %+
Windiest continent
South America
76 % kite days median

Top 10 spots in December

One spot per model grid cell, medium or high confidence only.

Kite days in December, % of days

  1. 99 %
    January: 98 % kite days (Prime)February: 97 % kite days (Prime)March: 99 % kite days (Prime)April: 97 % kite days (Prime)May: 93 % kite days (Prime)June: 94 % kite days (Prime)July: 99 % kite days (Prime)August: 87 % kite days (Prime)September: 74 % kite days (Prime)October: 55 % kite days (Good)November: 69 % kite days (Prime)December: 99 % kite days (Prime)
    Kite days by month at Cabo de la Vela: Jan 98 %, Feb 97 %, Mar 99 %, Apr 97 %, May 93 %, Jun 94 %, Jul 99 %, Aug 87 %, Sep 74 %, Oct 55 %, Nov 69 %, Dec 99 %
  2. 2
    Colan

    Peru

    98 %
    January: 92 % kite days (Prime)February: 71 % kite days (Prime)March: 68 % kite days (Prime)April: 79 % kite days (Prime)May: 93 % kite days (Prime)June: 94 % kite days (Prime)July: 99 % kite days (Prime)August: 99 % kite days (Prime)September: 100 % kite days (Prime)October: 100 % kite days (Prime)November: 99 % kite days (Prime)December: 98 % kite days (Prime)
    Kite days by month at Colan: Jan 92 %, Feb 71 %, Mar 68 %, Apr 79 %, May 93 %, Jun 94 %, Jul 99 %, Aug 99 %, Sep 100 %, Oct 100 %, Nov 99 %, Dec 98 %
  3. 3
    Nunura

    Peru

    98 %
    January: 84 % kite days (Prime)February: 61 % kite days (Prime)March: 60 % kite days (Prime)April: 80 % kite days (Prime)May: 96 % kite days (Prime)June: 98 % kite days (Prime)July: 98 % kite days (Prime)August: 100 % kite days (Prime)September: 100 % kite days (Prime)October: 99 % kite days (Prime)November: 99 % kite days (Prime)December: 98 % kite days (Prime)
    Kite days by month at Nunura: Jan 84 %, Feb 61 %, Mar 60 %, Apr 80 %, May 96 %, Jun 98 %, Jul 98 %, Aug 100 %, Sep 100 %, Oct 99 %, Nov 99 %, Dec 98 %
  4. 4
    Galinhos

    Brazil

    98 %
    January: 90 % kite days (Prime)February: 70 % kite days (Prime)March: 42 % kite days (Good)April: 27 % kite days (Possible)May: 36 % kite days (Possible)June: 52 % kite days (Good)July: 77 % kite days (Prime)August: 87 % kite days (Prime)September: 94 % kite days (Prime)October: 99 % kite days (Prime)November: 99 % kite days (Prime)December: 98 % kite days (Prime)
    Kite days by month at Galinhos: Jan 90 %, Feb 70 %, Mar 42 %, Apr 27 %, May 36 %, Jun 52 %, Jul 77 %, Aug 87 %, Sep 94 %, Oct 99 %, Nov 99 %, Dec 98 %
  5. 98 %
    January: 97 % kite days (Prime)February: 97 % kite days (Prime)March: 97 % kite days (Prime)April: 99 % kite days (Prime)May: 99 % kite days (Prime)June: 97 % kite days (Prime)July: 99 % kite days (Prime)August: 94 % kite days (Prime)September: 80 % kite days (Prime)October: 70 % kite days (Prime)November: 77 % kite days (Prime)December: 98 % kite days (Prime)
    Kite days by month at Punta Gallinas: Jan 97 %, Feb 97 %, Mar 97 %, Apr 99 %, May 99 %, Jun 97 %, Jul 99 %, Aug 94 %, Sep 80 %, Oct 70 %, Nov 77 %, Dec 98 %
  6. 6
    Kingfisher

    Philippines

    96 %
    January: 92 % kite days (Prime)February: 82 % kite days (Prime)March: 70 % kite days (Prime)April: 56 % kite days (Good)May: 36 % kite days (Possible)June: 36 % kite days (Possible)July: 50 % kite days (Good)August: 55 % kite days (Good)September: 53 % kite days (Good)October: 85 % kite days (Prime)November: 93 % kite days (Prime)December: 96 % kite days (Prime)
    Kite days by month at Kingfisher: Jan 92 %, Feb 82 %, Mar 70 %, Apr 56 %, May 36 %, Jun 36 %, Jul 50 %, Aug 55 %, Sep 53 %, Oct 85 %, Nov 93 %, Dec 96 %
  7. 7
    96 %
    January: 74 % kite days (Prime)February: 54 % kite days (Good)March: 30 % kite days (Possible)April: 35 % kite days (Possible)May: 53 % kite days (Good)June: 74 % kite days (Prime)July: 89 % kite days (Prime)August: 99 % kite days (Prime)September: 100 % kite days (Prime)October: 100 % kite days (Prime)November: 98 % kite days (Prime)December: 96 % kite days (Prime)
    Kite days by month at Lagoa Azul: Jan 74 %, Feb 54 %, Mar 30 %, Apr 35 %, May 53 %, Jun 74 %, Jul 89 %, Aug 99 %, Sep 100 %, Oct 100 %, Nov 98 %, Dec 96 %
  8. January: 75 % kite days (Prime)February: 56 % kite days (Good)March: 37 % kite days (Possible)April: 43 % kite days (Good)May: 70 % kite days (Prime)June: 90 % kite days (Prime)July: 94 % kite days (Prime)August: 99 % kite days (Prime)September: 100 % kite days (Prime)October: 100 % kite days (Prime)November: 99 % kite days (Prime)December: 96 % kite days (Prime)
    Kite days by month at Praia do Apoeiras: Jan 75 %, Feb 56 %, Mar 37 %, Apr 43 %, May 70 %, Jun 90 %, Jul 94 %, Aug 99 %, Sep 100 %, Oct 100 %, Nov 99 %, Dec 96 %
  9. 96 %
    January: 86 % kite days (Prime)February: 72 % kite days (Prime)March: 46 % kite days (Good)April: 45 % kite days (Good)May: 62 % kite days (Prime)June: 77 % kite days (Prime)July: 91 % kite days (Prime)August: 99 % kite days (Prime)September: 100 % kite days (Prime)October: 100 % kite days (Prime)November: 98 % kite days (Prime)December: 96 % kite days (Prime)
    Kite days by month at Praia do Marco: Jan 86 %, Feb 72 %, Mar 46 %, Apr 45 %, May 62 %, Jun 77 %, Jul 91 %, Aug 99 %, Sep 100 %, Oct 100 %, Nov 98 %, Dec 96 %
  10. 10
    Prea

    Brazil

    96 %
    January: 76 % kite days (Prime)February: 55 % kite days (Good)March: 34 % kite days (Possible)April: 40 % kite days (Good)May: 60 % kite days (Prime)June: 78 % kite days (Prime)July: 90 % kite days (Prime)August: 99 % kite days (Prime)September: 100 % kite days (Prime)October: 100 % kite days (Prime)November: 98 % kite days (Prime)December: 96 % kite days (Prime)
    Kite days by month at Prea: Jan 76 %, Feb 55 %, Mar 34 %, Apr 40 %, May 60 %, Jun 78 %, Jul 90 %, Aug 99 %, Sep 100 %, Oct 100 %, Nov 98 %, Dec 96 %

By water temperature

Tropical

27 °C and more

Kite days in December, % of days

  1. Galinhos

    Brazil

    98 %
  2. 96 %
  3. 96 %
  4. Prea

    Brazil

    96 %
  5. 95 %
  6. Barrinha

    Brazil

    95 %

Warm

23 to 26 °C

Kite days in December, % of days

  1. 99 %
  2. 98 %
  3. Kingfisher

    Philippines

    96 %
  4. Phan Rang

    Vietnam

    95 %
  5. Greenhead

    Australia

    93 %
  6. Jurien

    Australia

    93 %
  7. Nanga Bay

    Australia

    92 %
  8. 91 %

Mild

18 to 22 °C

Kite days in December, % of days

  1. Colan

    Peru

    98 %
  2. Nunura

    Peru

    98 %
  3. 92 %
  4. Talara

    Peru

    91 %
  5. Bunker Beach

    Australia

    90 %
  6. 90 %
  7. Mandurah

    Australia

    90 %
  8. Cervantes

    Australia

    89 %

Cold

under 18 °C

Kite days in December, % of days

  1. Supay

    Peru

    93 %
  2. Playon

    Peru

    92 %
  3. 91 %
  4. Rio Grande

    Argentina

    91 %
  5. 90 %
  6. Punto Deseado

    Argentina

    89 %
  7. Rio Gallegos

    Argentina

    89 %

By water conditions

Only spots we checked against kite guides appear here.

Flat water

A flat or sheltered riding area, checked against kite guides

Kite days in December, % of days

  1. 99 %
  2. Galinhos

    Brazil

    98 %
  3. 98 %
  4. 96 %
  5. 96 %
  6. Phan Rang

    Vietnam

    95 %
  7. Barrinha

    Brazil

    95 %

Waves

Breaking waves are normal in the season, checked against kite guides

Kite days in December, % of days

  1. Colan

    Peru

    98 %
  2. Nunura

    Peru

    98 %
  3. 98 %
  4. Kingfisher

    Philippines

    96 %
  5. Prea

    Brazil

    96 %
  6. Phan Rang

    Vietnam

    95 %
  7. Greenhead

    Australia

    93 %

By continent

Oceania

172 spots, 67 % kite days median

Kite days in December, % of days

  1. Greenhead

    Australia

    93 %
  2. Jurien

    Australia

    93 %
  3. Nanga Bay

    Australia

    92 %
  4. 91 %
  5. Gnaraloo Bay

    Australia

    91 %
  6. Port Denison

    Australia

    91 %

See all Oceania spots

North America

141 spots, 64 % kite days median

Kite days in December, % of days

  1. Arashi

    Aruba

    94 %
  2. Playa Copal

    Costa Rica

    94 %
  3. Bushiri

    Aruba

    92 %
  4. Popoyo

    Nicaragua

    92 %
  5. 91 %
  6. 91 %

See all North America spots

South America

140 spots, 76 % kite days median

Kite days in December, % of days

  1. 99 %
  2. Colan

    Peru

    98 %
  3. Nunura

    Peru

    98 %
  4. Galinhos

    Brazil

    98 %
  5. 98 %
  6. 96 %

See all South America spots

Africa

127 spots, 65 % kite days median

Kite days in December, % of days

  1. Ponta do Sino

    Cape Verde

    87 %
  2. Shipwreck Bay

    Madagascar

    87 %
  3. Suiderstrand

    South Africa

    86 %
  4. Struisbaai

    South Africa

    86 %
  5. Die Mond

    South Africa

    85 %
  6. Kassiesbaai

    South Africa

    84 %

See all Africa spots

Europe

125 spots, 58 % kite days median

Kite days in December, % of days

  1. 79 %
  2. 77 %
  3. 77 %
  4. Ladies Bay

    Guernsey

    77 %

See all Europe spots

Asia

115 spots, 70 % kite days median

Kite days in December, % of days

  1. Kingfisher

    Philippines

    96 %
  2. Phan Rang

    Vietnam

    95 %
  3. Libagas Island

    Philippines

    93 %
  4. Skatepark

    Vietnam

    91 %
  5. Imnaju, Beach

    Philippines

    90 %
  6. Lagoon

    Vietnam

    90 %

See all Asia spots

kiteCOMPASS · method k3h-10to19-v1 · 2017 to 2025

Spots with at least 50 % kite days in December: one spot per model grid cell, medium or high confidence, model wind 2017 to 2025, water temperature 2023 to 2025.

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