Best Kitespots in January
855 spots have 50 %+ kite days in January, counted on daylight hours, 2017 to 2025
Kite destinations in January, 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
9 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in January got at least 5 kite days
about 9.8 kite days expected out of 10
98 % kite days in Jan, Prime
Water 25 °C, shorty
Afternoon wind 20 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
9 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in January got at least 5 kite days
about 9.4 kite days expected out of 10
95 % kite days in Jan, Prime
Water 26 °C, shorty
Afternoon wind 16 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
9 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in January got at least 5 kite days
about 9.2 kite days expected out of 10
92 % kite days in Jan, Prime
Water 27 °C, boardshorts
Afternoon wind 16 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
9 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in January got at least 5 kite days
about 9.1 kite days expected out of 10
92 % kite days in Jan, Prime
Water 23 °C, spring suit
Afternoon wind 17 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
9 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in January got at least 5 kite days
about 9.1 kite days expected out of 10
91 % kite days in Jan, Prime
Water 26 °C, shorty
Afternoon wind 19 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
9 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in January got at least 5 kite days
about 8.9 kite days expected out of 10
88 % kite days in Jan, Prime
Water 28 °C, boardshorts
Afternoon wind 16 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
9 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in January got at least 5 kite days
about 8.5 kite days expected out of 10
85 % kite days in Jan, Prime
Water 25 °C, shorty
Afternoon wind 16 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
9 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in January got at least 5 kite days
about 8.5 kite days expected out of 10
85 % kite days in Jan, Prime
Water 29 °C, boardshorts
Afternoon wind 14 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
9 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in January got at least 5 kite days
about 8.4 kite days expected out of 10
82 % kite days in Jan, Prime
Water 24 °C, shorty
Afternoon wind 14 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
9 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in January got at least 5 kite days
about 8.4 kite days expected out of 10
83 % kite days in Jan, Prime
Water 24 °C, shorty
Afternoon wind 15 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
9 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in January got at least 5 kite days
about 8.0 kite days expected out of 10
81 % kite days in Jan, Prime
Water 28 °C, boardshorts
Afternoon wind 14 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
9 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in January got at least 5 kite days
about 7.9 kite days expected out of 10
81 % kite days in Jan, Prime
Water 15 °C, 4/3
Afternoon wind 14 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
9 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in January got at least 5 kite days
about 7.7 kite days expected out of 10
76 % kite days in Jan, Prime
Water 14 °C, 5/4
Afternoon wind 16 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
9 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in January got at least 5 kite days
about 7.7 kite days expected out of 10
76 % kite days in Jan, Prime
Water 5 °C, 6/5 with boots and gloves
Afternoon wind 17 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
9 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in January got at least 5 kite days
about 7.6 kite days expected out of 10
78 % kite days in Jan, Prime
Water 5 °C, 6/5 with boots and gloves
Afternoon wind 18 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
9 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in January got at least 5 kite days
about 7.6 kite days expected out of 10
77 % kite days in Jan, Prime
Water 4 °C, 6/5 with boots and gloves
Afternoon wind 17 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
9 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in January got at least 5 kite days
about 7.4 kite days expected out of 10
72 % kite days in Jan, Prime
Water 18 °C, 3/2
Afternoon wind 13 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
9 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in January got at least 5 kite days
about 7.4 kite days expected out of 10
76 % kite days in Jan, Prime
Water 15 °C, 4/3
Afternoon wind 15 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
9 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in January got at least 5 kite days
about 7.4 kite days expected out of 10
74 % kite days in Jan, Prime
Water 27 °C, boardshorts
Afternoon wind 14 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
9 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in January got at least 5 kite days
about 7.4 kite days expected out of 10
73 % kite days in Jan, Prime
Water 9 °C, 6/5 with boots and gloves
Afternoon wind 17 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
9 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in January got at least 5 kite days
about 7.3 kite days expected out of 10
76 % kite days in Jan, Prime
Water 4 °C, 6/5 with boots and gloves
Afternoon wind 16 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
9 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in January got at least 5 kite days
about 7.2 kite days expected out of 10
71 % kite days in Jan, Prime
Water 5 °C, 6/5 with boots and gloves
Afternoon wind 15 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
9 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in January got at least 5 kite days
about 7.1 kite days expected out of 10
68 % kite days in Jan, Prime
Water 28 °C, boardshorts
Afternoon wind 14 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
9 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in January got at least 5 kite days
about 7.0 kite days expected out of 10
72 % kite days in Jan, Prime
Water 4 °C, 6/5 with boots and gloves
Afternoon wind 16 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
9 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in January got at least 5 kite days
about 7.0 kite days expected out of 10
69 % kite days in Jan, Prime
Water 22 °C, spring suit
Afternoon wind 12 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
9 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in January got at least 5 kite days
about 6.9 kite days expected out of 10
68 % kite days in Jan, Prime
Water 25 °C, shorty
Afternoon wind 13 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
9 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in January got at least 5 kite days
about 6.9 kite days expected out of 10
68 % kite days in Jan, Prime
Water 15 °C, 5/4
Afternoon wind 16 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
9 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in January got at least 5 kite days
about 6.8 kite days expected out of 10
71 % kite days in Jan, Prime
Water 6 °C, 6/5 with boots and gloves
Afternoon wind 16 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
9 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in January got at least 5 kite days
about 6.6 kite days expected out of 10
65 % kite days in Jan, Prime
Water 19 °C, 4/3
Afternoon wind 15 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
9 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in January got at least 5 kite days
about 6.3 kite days expected out of 10
61 % kite days in Jan, Prime
Water 18 °C, 3/2
Afternoon wind 13 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
8 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in January got at least 5 kite days
about 7.4 kite days expected out of 10
76 % kite days in Jan, Prime
Water 29 °C, boardshorts
Afternoon wind 14 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
8 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in January got at least 5 kite days
about 7.4 kite days expected out of 10
76 % kite days in Jan, Prime
Water 29 °C, boardshorts
Afternoon wind 14 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
8 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in January got at least 5 kite days
about 7.3 kite days expected out of 10
73 % kite days in Jan, Prime
Water 27 °C, boardshorts
Afternoon wind 14 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
8 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in January got at least 5 kite days
about 6.9 kite days expected out of 10
71 % kite days in Jan, Prime
Water 29 °C, boardshorts
Afternoon wind 13 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
8 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in January got at least 5 kite days
about 6.8 kite days expected out of 10
66 % kite days in Jan, Prime
Water 25 °C, shorty
Afternoon wind 13 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
8 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in January got at least 5 kite days
about 6.7 kite days expected out of 10
65 % kite days in Jan, Prime
Water 11 °C, 6/5 with boots and gloves
Afternoon wind 14 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
8 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in January got at least 5 kite days
about 6.6 kite days expected out of 10
65 % kite days in Jan, Prime
Water 28 °C, boardshorts
Afternoon wind 12 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
8 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in January got at least 5 kite days
about 6.4 kite days expected out of 10
65 % kite days in Jan, Prime
Water 11 °C, 6/5 with boots and gloves
Afternoon wind 15 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
8 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in January got at least 5 kite days
about 6.4 kite days expected out of 10
63 % kite days in Jan, Prime
Water 13 °C, 6/5 with boots and gloves
Afternoon wind 15 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
8 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in January got at least 5 kite days
about 6.3 kite days expected out of 10
66 % kite days in Jan, Prime
Water 6 °C, 6/5 with boots and gloves
Afternoon wind 15 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
8 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in January got at least 5 kite days
about 6.3 kite days expected out of 10
60 % kite days in Jan, Prime
Water 19 °C, 4/3
Afternoon wind 14 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
8 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in January got at least 5 kite days
about 6.3 kite days expected out of 10
64 % kite days in Jan, Prime
Water 4 °C, 6/5 with boots and gloves
Afternoon wind 14 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
8 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in January got at least 5 kite days
about 6.2 kite days expected out of 10
61 % kite days in Jan, Prime
Water 12 °C, 6/5 with boots and gloves
Afternoon wind 14 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
8 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in January got at least 5 kite days
about 6.2 kite days expected out of 10
60 % kite days in Jan, Prime
Water 18 °C, 4/3
Afternoon wind 14 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
8 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in January got at least 5 kite days
about 6.2 kite days expected out of 10
64 % kite days in Jan, Prime
Water 15 °C, 4/3
Afternoon wind 12 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
8 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in January got at least 5 kite days
about 6.2 kite days expected out of 10
64 % kite days in Jan, Prime
Water 9 °C, 6/5 with boots and gloves
Afternoon wind 15 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
8 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in January got at least 5 kite days
about 6.2 kite days expected out of 10
65 % kite days in Jan, Prime
Water 6 °C, 6/5 with boots and gloves
Afternoon wind 15 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
8 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in January got at least 5 kite days
about 6.1 kite days expected out of 10
59 % kite days in Jan, Good
Water 17 °C, 5/4
Afternoon wind 13 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
8 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in January got at least 5 kite days
about 6.1 kite days expected out of 10
59 % kite days in Jan, Good
Water 19 °C, 4/3
Afternoon wind 13 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
8 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in January got at least 5 kite days
about 6.0 kite days expected out of 10
61 % kite days in Jan, Prime
Water 16 °C, 5/4
Afternoon wind 14 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
8 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in January got at least 5 kite days
about 6.0 kite days expected out of 10
58 % kite days in Jan, Good
Water 24 °C, spring suit
Afternoon wind 12 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
8 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in January got at least 5 kite days
about 6.0 kite days expected out of 10
58 % kite days in Jan, Good
Water 6 °C, 6/5 with boots and gloves
Afternoon wind 13 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
8 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in January got at least 5 kite days
about 5.8 kite days expected out of 10
56 % kite days in Jan, Good
Water 18 °C, 4/3
Afternoon wind 12 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
8 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in January got at least 5 kite days
about 5.8 kite days expected out of 10
56 % kite days in Jan, Good
Water 23 °C, 3/2
Afternoon wind 12 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
8 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in January got at least 5 kite days
about 5.7 kite days expected out of 10
57 % kite days in Jan, Good
Water 20 °C, 4/3
Afternoon wind 12 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
7 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in January got at least 5 kite days
about 6.2 kite days expected out of 10
63 % kite days in Jan, Prime
Water 29 °C, boardshorts
Afternoon wind 12 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
7 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in January got at least 5 kite days
about 5.9 kite days expected out of 10
57 % kite days in Jan, Good
Water 27 °C, boardshorts
Afternoon wind 12 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
7 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in January got at least 5 kite days
about 5.7 kite days expected out of 10
56 % kite days in Jan, Good
Water 15 °C, 5/4
Afternoon wind 13 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
7 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in January got at least 5 kite days
about 5.6 kite days expected out of 10
55 % kite days in Jan, Good
Water 21 °C, 3/2
Afternoon wind 12 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
7 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in January got at least 5 kite days
about 5.5 kite days expected out of 10
52 % kite days in Jan, Good
Water 17 °C, 5/4
Afternoon wind 12 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
7 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in January got at least 5 kite days
about 5.4 kite days expected out of 10
54 % kite days in Jan, Good
Water 4 °C, 6/5 with boots and gloves
Afternoon wind 12 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
7 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in January got at least 5 kite days
about 5.4 kite days expected out of 10
52 % kite days in Jan, Good
Water 28 °C, boardshorts
Afternoon wind 11 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
7 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in January got at least 5 kite days
about 5.3 kite days expected out of 10
52 % kite days in Jan, Good
Water 15 °C, 5/4
Afternoon wind 12 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
6 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in January got at least 5 kite days
about 5.8 kite days expected out of 10
57 % kite days in Jan, Good
Water 20 °C, 4/3
Afternoon wind 11 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
6 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in January got at least 5 kite days
about 5.5 kite days expected out of 10
56 % kite days in Jan, Good
Water 29 °C, boardshorts
Afternoon wind 11 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
6 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in January got at least 5 kite days
about 5.5 kite days expected out of 10
57 % kite days in Jan, Good
Water 28 °C, boardshorts
Afternoon wind 11 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
6 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in January got at least 5 kite days
about 5.5 kite days expected out of 10
53 % kite days in Jan, Good
Water 21 °C, 3/2
Afternoon wind 12 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
6 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in January got at least 5 kite days
about 5.3 kite days expected out of 10
52 % kite days in Jan, Good
Water 28 °C, boardshorts
Afternoon wind 11 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
6 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in January got at least 5 kite days
about 5.2 kite days expected out of 10
50 % kite days in Jan, Good
Water 20 °C, 4/3
Afternoon wind 11 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
6 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in January got at least 5 kite days
about 5.0 kite days expected out of 10
53 % kite days in Jan, Good
Water 2 °C, 6/5 with boots and gloves
Afternoon wind 12 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
6 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in January got at least 5 kite days
about 5.0 kite days expected out of 10
50 % kite days in Jan, Good
Water 4 °C, 6/5 with boots and gloves
Afternoon wind 12 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
6 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in January got at least 5 kite days
about 5.0 kite days expected out of 10
49 % kite days in Jan, Good
Water 15 °C, 5/4
Afternoon wind 12 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
6 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in January got at least 5 kite days
about 5.0 kite days expected out of 10
51 % kite days in Jan, Good
Water 29 °C, boardshorts
Afternoon wind 11 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
6 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in January got at least 5 kite days
about 4.9 kite days expected out of 10
49 % kite days in Jan, Good
Water 17 °C, 5/4
Afternoon wind 11 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
6 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in January got at least 5 kite days
about 4.9 kite days expected out of 10
46 % kite days in Jan, Good
Water 20 °C, 4/3
Afternoon wind 11 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
6 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in January got at least 5 kite days
about 4.8 kite days expected out of 10
47 % kite days in Jan, Good
Water 8 °C, 6/5 with boots and gloves
Afternoon wind 12 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
6 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in January got at least 5 kite days
about 4.8 kite days expected out of 10
48 % kite days in Jan, 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 January got at least 5 kite days
about 4.7 kite days expected out of 10
46 % kite days in Jan, Good
Water 18 °C, 4/3
Afternoon wind 10 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
5 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in January got at least 5 kite days
about 4.6 kite days expected out of 10
48 % kite days in Jan, Good
Water 21 °C, spring suit
Afternoon wind 11 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
4 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in January got at least 5 kite days
about 4.1 kite days expected out of 10
42 % kite days in Jan, Good
Water 20 °C, 3/2
Afternoon wind 11 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
4 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in January got at least 5 kite days
about 3.9 kite days expected out of 10; no kite day on 1 in 10 trips
41 % kite days in Jan, Good
Water 29 °C, boardshorts
Afternoon wind 11 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
4 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in January got at least 5 kite days
about 3.9 kite days expected out of 10
37 % kite days in Jan, Possible
Water 16 °C, 5/4
Afternoon wind 10 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
4 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in January got at least 5 kite days
about 3.8 kite days expected out of 10
36 % kite days in Jan, Possible
Water 16 °C, 5/4
Afternoon wind 10 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
4 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in January got at least 5 kite days
about 3.6 kite days expected out of 10; no kite day on 1 in 10 trips
35 % kite days in Jan, Possible
Water 14 °C, 5/4
Afternoon wind 9 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
3 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in January got at least 5 kite days
about 3.3 kite days expected out of 10
31 % kite days in Jan, Possible
Water 17 °C, 5/4
Afternoon wind 9 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
2 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in January got at least 5 kite days
about 3.0 kite days expected out of 10
32 % kite days in Jan, Possible
Water 27 °C, boardshorts
Afternoon wind 10 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
2 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in January got at least 5 kite days
about 2.4 kite days expected out of 10; no kite day on 3 in 10 trips
29 % kite days in Jan, Possible
Water 27 °C, boardshorts
Afternoon wind 9 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
2 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in January got at least 5 kite days
about 2.3 kite days expected out of 10; no kite day on 3 in 10 trips
25 % kite days in Jan, Possible
Water 25 °C, shorty
Afternoon wind 8 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
1 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in January got at least 5 kite days
about 2.4 kite days expected out of 10; no kite day on 1 in 10 trips
26 % kite days in Jan, Possible
Water 24 °C, shorty
Afternoon wind 9 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
1 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in January got at least 5 kite days
about 2.0 kite days expected out of 10; no kite day on 2 in 10 trips
17 % kite days in Jan, Off
Water 18 °C, 3/2
Afternoon wind 8 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
1 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in January got at least 5 kite days
about 1.8 kite days expected out of 10; no kite day on 4 in 10 trips
15 % kite days in Jan, Off
Water 28 °C, boardshorts
Afternoon wind 10 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
1 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in January got at least 5 kite days
about 1.7 kite days expected out of 10; no kite day on 2 in 10 trips
14 % kite days in Jan, Off
Water 12 °C, 6/5 with boots and gloves
Afternoon wind 7 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
under 1 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in January got at least 5 kite days
about 1.0 kite days expected out of 10; no kite day on 6 in 10 trips
10 % kite days in Jan, Off
Water 29 °C, boardshorts
Afternoon wind 7 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.
Strong wind in January
Destinations whose afternoon wind averages 20 knots or more, 12:00 to 18:00.
Lowest skunk risk in January
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 January: quick answers
Where can you kitesurf in January?
Cabo de la Vela (98 %), Bahía Salinas (95 %) and Aruba (92 %) had the most kite days in January among our kite destinations, from 2017 to 2025.
Where is it warm and windy in January?
Cabo de la Vela (98 % kite days, water 25 °C), Bahía Salinas (95 % kite days, water 26 °C) and Aruba (92 % kite days, water 27 °C) combine kite days with water of 24 °C or more in January.
How many kite spots are good in January?
855 spots had kite days on at least half of the days in January, from 2017 to 2025.
- Spots with 50 %+
- 855 spots
- Warmest continent
- North America
- water 27 °C median
- Most spots
- Oceania
- 177 spots at 50 %+
- Windiest continent
- Asia
- 70 % kite days median
Top 10 spots in January
One spot per model grid cell, medium or high confidence only.
Kite days in January, % of days
- 1Cabo de la Vela
Colombia
98 %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 % - 2Punta Gallinas
Colombia
97 %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 % - 3Phan Rang
Vietnam
96 %Kite days by month at Phan Rang: Jan 96 %, Feb 90 %, Mar 70 %, Apr 53 %, May 44 %, Jun 63 %, Jul 64 %, Aug 68 %, Sep 33 %, Oct 52 %, Nov 84 %, Dec 95 % - 4Greenhead
Australia
95 %Kite days by month at Greenhead: Jan 95 %, Feb 87 %, Mar 79 %, Apr 65 %, May 49 %, Jun 42 %, Jul 56 %, Aug 56 %, Sep 64 %, Oct 84 %, Nov 90 %, Dec 93 % - 5Spring Bay
Saint Vincent
95 %Kite days by month at Spring Bay: Jan 95 %, Feb 95 %, Mar 93 %, Apr 94 %, May 96 %, Jun 98 %, Jul 94 %, Aug 76 %, Sep 51 %, Oct 71 %, Nov 89 %, Dec 89 % - 6Salamanca
Colombia
95 %Kite days by month at Salamanca: Jan 95 %, Feb 98 %, Mar 96 %, Apr 84 %, May 40 %, Jun 35 %, Jul 58 %, Aug 31 %, Sep 16 %, Oct 13 %, Nov 42 %, Dec 89 % - 7Libagas Island
Philippines
95 %Kite days by month at Libagas Island: Jan 95 %, Feb 97 %, Mar 94 %, Apr 79 %, May 46 %, Jun 33 %, Jul 58 %, Aug 62 %, Sep 55 %, Oct 65 %, Nov 83 %, Dec 93 % - 8Playa Copal
Costa Rica
95 %Kite days by month at Playa Copal: Jan 95 %, Feb 93 %, Mar 94 %, Apr 77 %, May 41 %, Jun 36 %, Jul 76 %, Aug 53 %, Sep 20 %, Oct 19 %, Nov 58 %, Dec 94 % - 9Arashi
Aruba
94 %Kite days by month at Arashi: Jan 94 %, Feb 96 %, Mar 95 %, Apr 98 %, May 99 %, Jun 99 %, Jul 99 %, Aug 94 %, Sep 81 %, Oct 74 %, Nov 76 %, Dec 94 % - 10Nanga Bay
Australia
94 %Kite days by month at Nanga Bay: Jan 94 %, Feb 88 %, Mar 79 %, Apr 63 %, May 36 %, Jun 34 %, Jul 26 %, Aug 46 %, Sep 69 %, Oct 89 %, Nov 92 %, Dec 92 %
By water temperature
Tropical
27 °C and more
Kite days in January, % of days
- Spring Bay
Saint Vincent
95 % - Salamanca
Colombia
95 % - Libagas Island
Philippines
95 % - Arashi
Aruba
94 % - Popoyo
Nicaragua
93 % - Salgar
Colombia
93 % - Seco Island
Philippines
92 % - Boca Grandi
Aruba
92 %
Warm
23 to 26 °C
Kite days in January, % of days
- Cabo de la Vela
Colombia
98 % - Punta Gallinas
Colombia
97 % - Phan Rang
Vietnam
96 % - Greenhead
Australia
95 % - Playa Copal
Costa Rica
95 % - Nanga Bay
Australia
94 % - Jurien
Australia
94 % - Woodman's Point
Australia
93 %
Mild
18 to 22 °C
Kite days in January, % of days
- Bunker Beach
Australia
94 % - Bombie
Australia
92 % - Colan
Peru
92 % - Redgate
Australia
91 % - Fourth Mile Beach
Australia
90 % - Dunsborough
Australia
88 % - Macassar
South Africa
88 % - Yallingup
Australia
88 %
Cold
under 18 °C
Kite days in January, % of days
- Rio Grande
Argentina
93 % - Rio Gallegos
Argentina
90 % - Supay
Peru
89 % - Punto Deseado
Argentina
88 % - Pingtan Island
China
88 % - Playon
Peru
88 % - Mendieta
Peru
86 % - Laguna Grande
Peru
85 %
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 January, % of days
- Cabo de la Vela
Colombia
98 % - Punta Gallinas
Colombia
97 % - Phan Rang
Vietnam
96 % - Greenhead
Australia
95 % - Libagas Island
Philippines
95 % - Playa Copal
Costa Rica
95 % - Nanga Bay
Australia
94 % - Jurien
Australia
94 %
Waves
Breaking waves are normal in the season, checked against kite guides
Kite days in January, % of days
- Punta Gallinas
Colombia
97 % - Phan Rang
Vietnam
96 % - Greenhead
Australia
95 % - Salamanca
Colombia
95 % - Popoyo
Nicaragua
93 % - Salgar
Colombia
93 % - Bombie
Australia
92 % - Kingfisher
Philippines
92 %
By continent
Oceania
177 spots, 66 % kite days median
Kite days in January, % of days
- Greenhead
Australia
95 % - Nanga Bay
Australia
94 % - Jurien
Australia
94 % - Bunker Beach
Australia
94 % - Woodman's Point
Australia
93 % - Bombie
Australia
92 %
North America
153 spots, 64 % kite days median
Kite days in January, % of days
- Spring Bay
Saint Vincent
95 % - Playa Copal
Costa Rica
95 % - Arashi
Aruba
94 % - Popoyo
Nicaragua
93 % - Boca Grandi
Aruba
92 % - Bushiri
Aruba
92 %
Europe
144 spots, 57 % kite days median
Kite days in January, % of days
- Kasteli
Greece
76 % - Ftelia Bay
Greece
71 % - Balistra
France
69 % - Kefalos, Kos
Greece
69 % - Porto Pollo
Italy
68 % - Korfos Bay, Mykonos
Greece
68 %
Africa
137 spots, 68 % kite days median
Kite days in January, % of days
- Lamu Island
Kenya
90 % - Macassar
South Africa
88 % - Ponta do Sino
Cape Verde
88 % - Brandfontein
South Africa
87 % - Suiderstrand
South Africa
87 % - Struisbaai
South Africa
87 %
Asia
122 spots, 70 % kite days median
Kite days in January, % of days
- Phan Rang
Vietnam
96 % - Libagas Island
Philippines
95 % - Kingfisher
Philippines
92 % - Seco Island
Philippines
92 % - Chihma Beach
Taiwan
92 % - Aimen Beach
Taiwan
92 %
South America
122 spots, 68 % kite days median
Kite days in January, % of days
- Cabo de la Vela
Colombia
98 % - Punta Gallinas
Colombia
97 % - Salamanca
Colombia
95 % - Salgar
Colombia
93 % - Rio Grande
Argentina
93 % - Colan
Peru
92 %
kiteCOMPASS · method k3h-10to19-v1 · 2017 to 2025
Spots with at least 50 % kite days in January: one spot per model grid cell, medium or high confidence, model wind 2017 to 2025, water temperature 2023 to 2025.
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