Best Kitespots in May
883 spots have 50 %+ kite days in May, counted on daylight hours, 2017 to 2025
Kite destinations in May, 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 May got at least 5 kite days
about 9.9 kite days expected out of 10
99 % kite days in May, Prime
Water 28 °C, boardshorts
Afternoon wind 18 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
9 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in May got at least 5 kite days
about 9.8 kite days expected out of 10
99 % kite days in May, Prime
Water 28 °C, boardshorts
Afternoon wind 17 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
9 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in May got at least 5 kite days
about 9.6 kite days expected out of 10
97 % kite days in May, Prime
Water 28 °C, boardshorts
Afternoon wind 21 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
9 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in May got at least 5 kite days
about 9.2 kite days expected out of 10
93 % kite days in May, Prime
Water 27 °C, boardshorts
Afternoon wind 19 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
9 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in May got at least 5 kite days
about 9.1 kite days expected out of 10
90 % kite days in May, Prime
Water 29 °C, boardshorts
Afternoon wind 14 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
9 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in May got at least 5 kite days
about 8.9 kite days expected out of 10
91 % kite days in May, Prime
Water 24 °C, shorty
Afternoon wind 15 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
9 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in May got at least 5 kite days
about 8.6 kite days expected out of 10
79 % kite days in May, Prime
Water 31 °C, boardshorts
Afternoon wind 15 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
9 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in May got at least 5 kite days
about 8.5 kite days expected out of 10
87 % kite days in May, Prime
Water 20 °C, 3/2
Afternoon wind 16 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
9 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in May got at least 5 kite days
about 8.5 kite days expected out of 10
89 % kite days in May, Prime
Water 29 °C, boardshorts
Afternoon wind 14 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
9 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in May got at least 5 kite days
about 8.5 kite days expected out of 10
88 % kite days in May, Prime
Water 24 °C, shorty
Afternoon wind 14 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
9 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in May got at least 5 kite days
about 8.2 kite days expected out of 10
84 % kite days in May, Prime
Water 26 °C, shorty
Afternoon wind 14 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
9 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in May got at least 5 kite days
about 8.0 kite days expected out of 10
79 % kite days in May, Prime
Water 29 °C, boardshorts
Afternoon wind 13 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
9 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in May got at least 5 kite days
about 8.0 kite days expected out of 10
80 % kite days in May, Prime
Water 21 °C, spring suit
Afternoon wind 17 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
9 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in May got at least 5 kite days
about 7.9 kite days expected out of 10
76 % kite days in May, Prime
Water 29 °C, boardshorts
Afternoon wind 13 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
9 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in May got at least 5 kite days
about 7.9 kite days expected out of 10
78 % kite days in May, Prime
Water 28 °C, boardshorts
Afternoon wind 14 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
9 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in May got at least 5 kite days
about 7.9 kite days expected out of 10
79 % kite days in May, Prime
Water 28 °C, boardshorts
Afternoon wind 13 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
9 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in May got at least 5 kite days
about 7.6 kite days expected out of 10
72 % kite days in May, Prime
Water 25 °C, shorty
Afternoon wind 12 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
9 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in May got at least 5 kite days
about 7.6 kite days expected out of 10
75 % kite days in May, Prime
Water 29 °C, boardshorts
Afternoon wind 13 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
9 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in May got at least 5 kite days
about 7.5 kite days expected out of 10
72 % kite days in May, Prime
Water 28 °C, boardshorts
Afternoon wind 13 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
9 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in May got at least 5 kite days
about 7.4 kite days expected out of 10
73 % kite days in May, Prime
Water 29 °C, boardshorts
Afternoon wind 13 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
9 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in May got at least 5 kite days
about 7.3 kite days expected out of 10
78 % kite days in May, Prime
Water 28 °C, boardshorts
Afternoon wind 14 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
9 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in May got at least 5 kite days
about 7.0 kite days expected out of 10
72 % kite days in May, Prime
Water 21 °C, spring suit
Afternoon wind 14 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
9 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in May got at least 5 kite days
about 7.0 kite days expected out of 10
66 % kite days in May, Prime
Water 24 °C, shorty
Afternoon wind 13 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
9 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in May got at least 5 kite days
about 6.9 kite days expected out of 10
70 % kite days in May, Prime
Water 18 °C, 3/2
Afternoon wind 16 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
9 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in May got at least 5 kite days
about 6.8 kite days expected out of 10
70 % kite days in May, Prime
Water 12 °C, 6/5 with boots and gloves
Afternoon wind 14 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
9 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in May got at least 5 kite days
about 6.8 kite days expected out of 10
67 % kite days in May, Prime
Water 13 °C, 6/5 with boots and gloves
Afternoon wind 13 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
9 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in May got at least 5 kite days
about 6.5 kite days expected out of 10
68 % kite days in May, Prime
Water 13 °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 May got at least 5 kite days
about 7.6 kite days expected out of 10
77 % kite days in May, Prime
Water 21 °C, spring suit
Afternoon wind 13 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
8 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in May got at least 5 kite days
about 7.1 kite days expected out of 10
68 % kite days in May, Prime
Water 27 °C, boardshorts
Afternoon wind 14 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
8 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in May got at least 5 kite days
about 6.9 kite days expected out of 10
66 % kite days in May, Prime
Water 17 °C, 4/3
Afternoon wind 12 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
8 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in May got at least 5 kite days
about 6.7 kite days expected out of 10
63 % kite days in May, Prime
Water 25 °C, shorty
Afternoon wind 13 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
8 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in May got at least 5 kite days
about 6.6 kite days expected out of 10
63 % kite days in May, Prime
Water 29 °C, boardshorts
Afternoon wind 12 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
8 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in May got at least 5 kite days
about 6.6 kite days expected out of 10
61 % kite days in May, Prime
Water 22 °C, spring suit
Afternoon wind 12 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
8 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in May got at least 5 kite days
about 6.4 kite days expected out of 10
61 % kite days in May, Prime
Water 16 °C, 4/3
Afternoon wind 12 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
8 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in May got at least 5 kite days
about 6.4 kite days expected out of 10
65 % kite days in May, Prime
Water 12 °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 May got at least 5 kite days
about 6.3 kite days expected out of 10
65 % kite days in May, 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 May got at least 5 kite days
about 6.1 kite days expected out of 10
60 % kite days in May, Prime
Water 13 °C, 5/4
Afternoon wind 12 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
8 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in May got at least 5 kite days
about 6.1 kite days expected out of 10
63 % kite days in May, Prime
Water 19 °C, 3/2
Afternoon wind 12 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
8 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in May got at least 5 kite days
about 6.1 kite days expected out of 10
63 % kite days in May, Prime
Water 13 °C, 6/5 with boots and gloves
Afternoon wind 12 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
8 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in May got at least 5 kite days
about 6.0 kite days expected out of 10
58 % kite days in May, Good
Water 20 °C, 3/2
Afternoon wind 13 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
8 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in May got at least 5 kite days
about 5.9 kite days expected out of 10
57 % kite days in May, Good
Water 13 °C, 6/5 with boots and gloves
Afternoon wind 12 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
8 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in May got at least 5 kite days
about 5.9 kite days expected out of 10
61 % kite days in May, Prime
Water 13 °C, 6/5 with boots and gloves
Afternoon wind 12 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
8 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in May got at least 5 kite days
about 5.9 kite days expected out of 10
57 % kite days in May, Good
Water 13 °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 May got at least 5 kite days
about 6.3 kite days expected out of 10
60 % kite days in May, Prime
Water 29 °C, boardshorts
Afternoon wind 12 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
7 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in May got at least 5 kite days
about 6.1 kite days expected out of 10
58 % kite days in May, Good
Water 29 °C, boardshorts
Afternoon wind 12 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
7 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in May got at least 5 kite days
about 6.0 kite days expected out of 10
60 % kite days in May, Prime
Water 21 °C, spring suit
Afternoon wind 11 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
7 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in May got at least 5 kite days
about 5.9 kite days expected out of 10
57 % kite days in May, Good
Water 14 °C, 5/4
Afternoon wind 12 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
7 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in May got at least 5 kite days
about 5.9 kite days expected out of 10
57 % kite days in May, Good
Water 20 °C, 3/2
Afternoon wind 12 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
7 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in May got at least 5 kite days
about 5.8 kite days expected out of 10
55 % kite days in May, Good
Water 26 °C, shorty
Afternoon wind 11 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
7 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in May got at least 5 kite days
about 5.7 kite days expected out of 10
60 % kite days in May, Prime
Water 19 °C, 3/2
Afternoon wind 12 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
7 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in May got at least 5 kite days
about 5.7 kite days expected out of 10
56 % kite days in May, Good
Water 14 °C, 5/4
Afternoon wind 12 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
7 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in May got at least 5 kite days
about 5.6 kite days expected out of 10
56 % kite days in May, Good
Water 21 °C, spring suit
Afternoon wind 12 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
7 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in May got at least 5 kite days
about 5.3 kite days expected out of 10
56 % kite days in May, Good
Water 15 °C, 5/4
Afternoon wind 11 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
7 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in May got at least 5 kite days
about 5.3 kite days expected out of 10
56 % kite days in May, Good
Water 17 °C, 4/3
Afternoon wind 12 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
6 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in May got at least 5 kite days
about 5.5 kite days expected out of 10
53 % kite days in May, Good
Water 20 °C, 3/2
Afternoon wind 12 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
6 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in May got at least 5 kite days
about 5.4 kite days expected out of 10
53 % kite days in May, Good
Water 17 °C, 4/3
Afternoon wind 11 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
6 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in May got at least 5 kite days
about 5.4 kite days expected out of 10
49 % kite days in May, Good
Water 29 °C, boardshorts
Afternoon wind 11 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
6 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in May got at least 5 kite days
about 5.3 kite days expected out of 10
54 % kite days in May, Good
Water 12 °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 May got at least 5 kite days
about 5.2 kite days expected out of 10
48 % kite days in May, Good
Water 29 °C, boardshorts
Afternoon wind 11 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
6 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in May got at least 5 kite days
about 5.2 kite days expected out of 10
50 % kite days in May, Good
Water 13 °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 May got at least 5 kite days
about 5.0 kite days expected out of 10
52 % kite days in May, Good
Water 17 °C, 4/3
Afternoon wind 12 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
6 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in May got at least 5 kite days
about 5.0 kite days expected out of 10
54 % kite days in May, Good
Water 17 °C, 4/3
Afternoon wind 12 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
5 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in May got at least 5 kite days
about 4.9 kite days expected out of 10
46 % kite days in May, Good
Water 31 °C, boardshorts
Afternoon wind 11 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
5 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in May got at least 5 kite days
about 4.8 kite days expected out of 10
49 % kite days in May, Good
Water 13 °C, 5/4
Afternoon wind 11 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
5 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in May got at least 5 kite days
about 4.7 kite days expected out of 10
47 % kite days in May, Good
Water 19 °C, 3/2
Afternoon wind 11 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
5 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in May got at least 5 kite days
about 4.7 kite days expected out of 10
46 % kite days in May, Good
Water 20 °C, 3/2
Afternoon wind 11 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
5 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in May got at least 5 kite days
about 4.6 kite days expected out of 10
44 % kite days in May, Good
Water 14 °C, 5/4
Afternoon wind 11 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
5 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in May got at least 5 kite days
about 4.6 kite days expected out of 10
47 % kite days in May, Good
Water 13 °C, 5/4
Afternoon wind 11 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
5 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in May got at least 5 kite days
about 4.6 kite days expected out of 10
48 % kite days in May, Good
Water 18 °C, 3/2
Afternoon wind 11 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
5 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in May got at least 5 kite days
about 4.5 kite days expected out of 10
48 % kite days in May, Good
Water 22 °C, 3/2
Afternoon wind 11 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
5 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in May got at least 5 kite days
about 4.4 kite days expected out of 10
45 % kite days in May, Good
Water 16 °C, 4/3
Afternoon wind 11 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
4 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in May got at least 5 kite days
about 4.3 kite days expected out of 10
44 % kite days in May, Good
Water 15 °C, 5/4
Afternoon wind 10 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
4 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in May got at least 5 kite days
about 4.0 kite days expected out of 10
36 % kite days in May, Possible
Water 29 °C, boardshorts
Afternoon wind 11 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
4 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in May got at least 5 kite days
about 4.0 kite days expected out of 10
40 % kite days in May, Good
Water 15 °C, 5/4
Afternoon wind 10 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
4 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in May got at least 5 kite days
about 3.9 kite days expected out of 10
41 % kite days in May, Good
Water 19 °C, 3/2
Afternoon wind 10 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
3 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in May got at least 5 kite days
about 3.8 kite days expected out of 10
39 % kite days in May, Possible
Water 11 °C, 5/4
Afternoon wind 10 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
3 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in May got at least 5 kite days
about 3.6 kite days expected out of 10; no kite day on 2 in 10 trips
41 % kite days in May, Good
Water 30 °C, boardshorts
Afternoon wind 8 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
3 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in May got at least 5 kite days
about 3.6 kite days expected out of 10
34 % kite days in May, Possible
Water 17 °C, 5/4
Afternoon wind 9 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
3 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in May got at least 5 kite days
about 3.5 kite days expected out of 10; no kite day on 1 in 10 trips
36 % kite days in May, Possible
Water 19 °C, 3/2
Afternoon wind 11 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
3 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in May got at least 5 kite days
about 3.3 kite days expected out of 10
34 % kite days in May, Possible
Water 31 °C, boardshorts
Afternoon wind 10 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
2 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in May got at least 5 kite days
about 3.2 kite days expected out of 10
33 % kite days in May, Possible
Water 18 °C, 3/2
Afternoon wind 9 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
2 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in May got at least 5 kite days
about 3.0 kite days expected out of 10
32 % kite days in May, Possible
Water 19 °C, 3/2
Afternoon wind 9 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
2 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in May got at least 5 kite days
about 2.9 kite days expected out of 10
29 % kite days in May, Possible
Water 22 °C, spring suit
Afternoon wind 9 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
2 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in May got at least 5 kite days
about 2.9 kite days expected out of 10
31 % kite days in May, Possible
Water 19 °C, 3/2
Afternoon wind 10 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
2 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in May got at least 5 kite days
about 2.8 kite days expected out of 10; no kite day on 1 in 10 trips
26 % kite days in May, Possible
Water 30 °C, boardshorts
Afternoon wind 10 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
1 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in May got at least 5 kite days
about 2.7 kite days expected out of 10
25 % kite days in May, Possible
Water 14 °C, 4/3
Afternoon wind 9 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
1 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in May got at least 5 kite days
about 2.5 kite days expected out of 10
25 % kite days in May, Possible
Water 14 °C, 4/3
Afternoon wind 9 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
1 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in May got at least 5 kite days
about 2.5 kite days expected out of 10; no kite day on 1 in 10 trips
29 % kite days in May, Possible
Water 20 °C, 3/2
Afternoon wind 9 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
1 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in May got at least 5 kite days
about 2.3 kite days expected out of 10; no kite day on 1 in 10 trips
23 % kite days in May, Possible
Water 26 °C, shorty
Afternoon wind 9 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
1 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in May got at least 5 kite days
about 2.2 kite days expected out of 10
25 % kite days in May, Possible
Water 12 °C, 5/4
Afternoon wind 9 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
1 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in May got at least 5 kite days
about 2.1 kite days expected out of 10; no kite day on 3 in 10 trips
19 % kite days in May, Off
Water 29 °C, boardshorts
Afternoon wind 9 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
1 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in May got at least 5 kite days
about 1.7 kite days expected out of 10; no kite day on 4 in 10 trips
19 % kite days in May, Off
Water 25 °C, shorty
Afternoon wind 9 knots, average 12:00 to 18:00
under 1 in 10 trips of 10 days starting in May got at least 5 kite days
about 0.9 kite days expected out of 10; no kite day on 6 in 10 trips
10 % kite days in May, Off
Water 32 °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.
Strong wind in May
Destinations whose afternoon wind averages 20 knots or more, 12:00 to 18:00.
Lowest skunk risk in May
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.
- Hood River, United States: curated season May to September
- Lake Garda, Italy: curated season April to October
- Tarifa, Spain: curated season all year
Kitesurfing in May: quick answers
Where can you kitesurf in May?
Bonaire (99 %), Aruba (99 %) and Diego Suarez (Sakalava Bay) (97 %) had the most kite days in May among our kite destinations, from 2017 to 2025.
Where is it warm and windy in May?
Bonaire (99 % kite days, water 28 °C), Aruba (99 % kite days, water 28 °C) and Diego Suarez (Sakalava Bay) (97 % kite days, water 28 °C) combine kite days with water of 24 °C or more in May.
How many kite spots are good in May?
883 spots had kite days on at least half of the days in May, from 2017 to 2025.
- Spots with 50 %+
- 883 spots
- Warmest continent
- North America
- water 28 °C median
- Most spots
- Europe
- 348 spots at 50 %+
- Windiest continent
- North America
- 69 % kite days median
Top 10 spots in May
One spot per model grid cell, medium or high confidence only.
Kite days in May, % of days
- 1La Baie d Etoile
Mauritania
100 %Kite days by month at La Baie d Etoile: Jan 56 %, Feb 72 %, Mar 89 %, Apr 94 %, May 100 %, Jun 96 %, Jul 85 %, Aug 75 %, Sep 77 %, Oct 79 %, Nov 43 %, Dec 46 % - 2Arashi
Aruba
99 %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 % - 3Bushiri
Aruba
99 %Kite days by month at Bushiri: Jan 92 %, Feb 96 %, Mar 95 %, Apr 97 %, May 99 %, Jun 99 %, Jul 99 %, Aug 93 %, Sep 79 %, Oct 70 %, Nov 73 %, Dec 92 % - 4Punta Gallinas
Colombia
99 %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 % - 5Savaneta
Aruba
99 %Kite days by month at Savaneta: Jan 92 %, Feb 94 %, Mar 94 %, Apr 97 %, May 99 %, Jun 99 %, Jul 99 %, Aug 92 %, Sep 80 %, Oct 70 %, Nov 73 %, Dec 91 % - 6Boca Grandi
Aruba
99 %Kite days by month at Boca Grandi: Jan 92 %, Feb 94 %, Mar 94 %, Apr 97 %, May 99 %, Jun 99 %, Jul 99 %, Aug 93 %, Sep 81 %, Oct 71 %, Nov 74 %, Dec 91 % - 7Lac Cai
Bonaire
99 %Kite days by month at Lac Cai: Jan 88 %, Feb 93 %, Mar 94 %, Apr 95 %, May 99 %, Jun 99 %, Jul 99 %, Aug 90 %, Sep 74 %, Oct 65 %, Nov 68 %, Dec 85 % - 8Surfside
Aruba
99 %Kite days by month at Surfside: Jan 91 %, Feb 93 %, Mar 95 %, Apr 96 %, May 99 %, Jun 99 %, Jul 99 %, Aug 91 %, Sep 76 %, Oct 65 %, Nov 69 %, Dec 89 % - 9Donkey Beach
Bonaire
97 %Kite days by month at Donkey Beach: Jan 86 %, Feb 92 %, Mar 90 %, Apr 93 %, May 97 %, Jun 99 %, Jul 98 %, Aug 89 %, Sep 71 %, Oct 65 %, Nov 65 %, Dec 82 % - 10Mangrove Beach
Australia
97 %Kite days by month at Mangrove Beach: Jan 50 %, Feb 48 %, Mar 53 %, Apr 79 %, May 97 %, Jun 96 %, Jul 95 %, Aug 94 %, Sep 95 %, Oct 70 %, Nov 67 %, Dec 54 %
By water temperature
Tropical
27 °C and more
Kite days in May, % of days
- Arashi
Aruba
99 % - Bushiri
Aruba
99 % - Punta Gallinas
Colombia
99 % - Savaneta
Aruba
99 % - Boca Grandi
Aruba
99 % - Lac Cai
Bonaire
99 % - Surfside
Aruba
99 % - Donkey Beach
Bonaire
97 %
Warm
23 to 26 °C
Kite days in May, % of days
- Mangrove Beach
Australia
97 % - Sandy Beach
Cape Verde
96 % - Cap Taferit
Mauritania
95 % - PK 55
Mauritania
95 % - Annan River Mouth
Australia
94 % - Buccaneers Beach
Cape Verde
91 % - Ponta do Sino
Cape Verde
91 % - Jaws
United States
91 %
Mild
18 to 22 °C
Kite days in May, % of days
- La Baie d Etoile
Mauritania
100 % - Puemape
Peru
96 % - Nunura
Peru
96 % - Talara
Peru
94 % - Colan
Peru
93 % - Negritos
Peru
93 % - Dakhla, Duna Blanca
Morocco
92 % - Lobitos
Peru
92 %
Cold
under 18 °C
Kite days in May, % of days
- Punta Abreojos
Mexico
96 % - Mendieta
Peru
90 % - Playon
Peru
90 % - Laguna Grande
Peru
89 % - Supay
Peru
89 % - Ocean Beach
United States
88 % - Isla Natividad
Mexico
86 % - Punta San Carlos
Mexico
80 %
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 May, % of days
- La Baie d Etoile
Mauritania
100 % - Punta Gallinas
Colombia
99 % - Lac Cai
Bonaire
99 % - Surfside
Aruba
99 % - Mangrove Beach
Australia
97 % - Sakalava Bay
Madagascar
97 % - St. Jorisbaai
Curaçao
96 % - Coral Cove
Grenada
96 %
Waves
Breaking waves are normal in the season, checked against kite guides
Kite days in May, % of days
- Punta Gallinas
Colombia
99 % - Boca Grandi
Aruba
99 % - Lac Cai
Bonaire
99 % - Mangrove Beach
Australia
97 % - Sakalava Bay
Madagascar
97 % - Puemape
Peru
96 % - Sandy Beach
Cape Verde
96 % - Coral Cove
Grenada
96 %
By continent
Europe
348 spots, 56 % kite days median
Kite days in May, % of days
- Ojos de Garza
Spain
87 % - Jinamar
Spain
84 % - Playa Dorada
Spain
82 % - Punta de Jandia
Spain
81 % - Los Charcos
Spain
81 % - Pozo
Spain
80 %
North America
162 spots, 69 % kite days median
Kite days in May, % of days
Africa
118 spots, 66 % kite days median
Kite days in May, % of days
- La Baie d Etoile
Mauritania
100 % - Sakalava Bay
Madagascar
97 % - Sandy Beach
Cape Verde
96 % - Cap Taferit
Mauritania
95 % - PK 55
Mauritania
95 % - Malindi Bay
Kenya
93 %
Oceania
114 spots, 60 % kite days median
Kite days in May, % of days
- Mangrove Beach
Australia
97 % - Annan River Mouth
Australia
94 % - Resort Beach
Australia
85 % - Cairns, Australia
Australia
79 % - Bluff Reef
Australia
78 % - Whitehaven Beach
Australia
76 %
Asia
76 spots, 58 % kite days median
Kite days in May, % of days
- Al-Ashkarah
Oman
86 % - Fishermen's Bay
Oman
86 % - Asylah
Oman
85 % - Mosque
Oman
85 % - Rote Island Pantai Loedi
Indonesia
84 % - Ras al Ya
Oman
81 %
South America
65 spots, 62 % kite days median
Kite days in May, % of days
kiteCOMPASS · method k3h-10to19-v1 · 2017 to 2025
Spots with at least 50 % kite days in May: one spot per model grid cell, medium or high confidence, model wind 2017 to 2025, water temperature 2023 to 2025.
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kiteCOMPASS, kite spots in May, data 2017 to 2025. https://kitecompass.app/best-kitespots/may
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