Mole Saint Nicolas

Mole Saint Nicolas is a bay-style kitesurfing spot located on Haiti's northern coast, oriented northeast-southwest with protected water conditions. The spot features a shallow reef system with turquoise lagoon characteristics transitioning to darker deeper water offshore, indicating significant depth changes. The coastline is partially developed with residential areas visible, limiting available beach space for launching and landing. The bay configuration provides moderate wind channeling and wave protection, creating relatively calm surface conditions typical of lee-shore environments. Best conditions occur with northeast to northwest winds providing side-shore to slightly onshore flow. The shallow reef system and variable bathymetry require intermediate-level skills for safe navigation. Water temperatures averaging 28°C support year-round riding. Low average wave heights (0.53m) and moderate wind reliability (8.1%) suggest this spot is more suited for flatwater freestyle and light swell sessions rather than wave riding. Kiters should expect weak thermal winds and should time sessions during trade wind season. Local knowledge of reef positions and safe passage channels is recommended before riding.