Sandals Whitehouse is a protected bay on Jamaica's south coast, characterized by a crescent-shaped shoreline facing westward. The bay is enclosed by forested headlands and features a developed resort facility occupying the northern point. Shallow turquoise waters indicate reef structures and sandy bottom throughout most of the bay, creating a protected environment with limited wave exposure.
This location offers minimal wind resource with an average of only 4.4 knots and 0.5% wind reliability, making it marginal for kitesurfing. The enclosed bay geometry limits fetch distance and creates variable wind patterns due to surrounding terrain. Best conditions would occur with northerly winds (0-45°) providing side-shore flow parallel to the coast. Wave heights average only 0.57m, suggesting this is primarily a flat-water location.
The spot suits beginners due to shallow, protected waters and minimal swell. However, kiters must navigate resort infrastructure, boat traffic, shallow reef areas, and the constraint of very light wind conditions. This is better suited for light-wind disciplines like hydrofoiling rather than traditional kitesurfing.