Wind Days = % of days with 12–35 knot average wind speed (ideal kiting conditions). Based on 6 years of historical weather data.
18%
Avg Wind Days
year-round
9.2kts
Avg Wind
year-round
26°
Avg Temp
feels 29°
6yrs
Data History
analyzed
Spot Overview
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LagoonSpot Type
BeginnerSkill Level
NW315°Best Wind
Protected shallow water, typically flat and ideal for learning or freestyle
About This Spot
James Point is a protected lagoon system in the Bahamas with a distinctive teardrop shape, enclosed by a sandy barrier beach and mangrove-lined shores. The lagoon's shallow, sheltered waters are separated from the Atlantic Ocean by a narrow sandy spit. This spot offers predominantly calm conditions with low average wave heights (0.96m) and modest wind speeds (9.2 knots average), making it suitable for beginners and progression riders. The northeast-facing entrance and northwest-facing lagoon mouth create protected water ideal for skill development. Wind reliability is low (17.7%), requiring careful session planning. Best conditions occur with northwesterly winds providing side-shore conditions relative to the main lagoon axis. The shallow terrain demands awareness of depth variations and tidal changes. Dense mangrove coverage on the western shore limits riding area in that direction. The spot's protected nature makes it less suitable for advanced riders seeking challenging conditions but excellent for building fundamentals in consistent, forgiving water.
Hazards & Safety
Shallow lagoon with variable depth
Dense mangrove vegetation on western shore
Narrow entrance channel with potential currents
Rocky outcroppings visible along eastern shoreline
Limited fetch distance within lagoon
Tidal influences affecting water level and flow
Live Wind Forecast
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Water Conditions
Historical ocean data for wetsuit planning & water type
27°C
Avg Water Temp
1.0m
Avg Waves
🏄 Waves
Typical Conditions
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Typical Wetsuit
Proper waves for wave riding
Wind Characteristics
EDominant Direction
Very GustyChallenging conditions, advanced only
Best Time to Kite
Wind reliability by time of day (average across all months)
Best
Morning
6am – 12pm
24%wind days
Afternoon
12pm – 6pm
24%wind days
Evening
6pm – 9pm
19%wind days
Monthly Breakdown
Historical averages based on 6 years of data
Month
Wind Days
Avg Wind
Temp
Water
Best Time
Rain
Jan
22%
9kts
23°
25°
PM
~2d
Feb
23%
10kts
23°feels 24°
24°
AM
~2d
Mar
25%
10kts
24°feels 25°
Monthly Water Conditions
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