Playa Pillar

Playa Pillar is a protected lagoon system on Cuba's northern coast, featuring a wide crescent-shaped beach with shallow turquoise waters. The coastline faces east toward the Atlantic, with a natural lagoon enclosed by vegetation and residential development. The spot is characterized by shallow, sheltered water with sandy and seagrass bottoms, making it ideal for beginners due to the predictable, protected conditions. The lagoon's primary advantage is consistent side-shore wind from the south (180°) that keeps kiters parallel to the beach. With average wind at 11.7 knots and modest wave heights of 0.49m, conditions are typically calm and forgiving. Water temperatures average 26.8°C year-round. However, wind reliability is relatively low at 47%, requiring flexibility in visit timing. Best suited for beginner to early intermediate riders seeking flat-water practice in a sheltered environment. Kiters should be aware of shallow water throughout the lagoon, dense seagrass beds that can affect equipment, and residential proximity limiting entry/exit points. Current management and tidal effects should be monitored, as the lagoon connects to open ocean through natural inlets.