Playa Bagdad

Playa Bagdad is located on the north coast of Mexico near the Rio Grande delta, featuring a lagoon system separated from the Gulf of Mexico by a narrow barrier beach. The spot is characterized by shallow lagoon waters with scattered mangrove vegetation and sandbars visible in the satellite imagery. The protected lagoon environment provides calm conditions suitable for beginners, though wind reliability is notably low at 31%. The north-facing coastline means easterly winds (90°) provide ideal side-shore conditions for launching and recovering. Average wind speeds of 10.5 knots are modest, requiring patience for consistent riding sessions. Water temperatures around 23.8°C are comfortable year-round. The shallow lagoon terrain and obstacles make this spot best suited for beginner to early intermediate kiters seeking protected, flat-water learning conditions rather than wave riding. The complex tidal system and shallow areas demand careful route planning and awareness of changing water depths throughout sessions.