Wind Days = % of days with 12–35 knot average wind speed (ideal kiting conditions). Based on 4 years of historical weather data.
12%
Avg Wind Days
year-round
6.9kts
Avg Wind
year-round
26°
Avg Temp
feels 30°
4yrs
Data History
analyzed
Spot Overview
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LagoonSpot Type
BeginnerSkill Level
SE135°Best Wind
Protected shallow water, typically flat and ideal for learning or freestyle
About This Spot
Sandbar Island in Fiji is a shallow lagoon spot characterized by shifting sandbars and protected waters. The site features extremely light and unreliable wind conditions with an average of only 6.9 knots and 12.4% reliability, making it challenging for consistent kitesurfing. Water temperatures average 26°C with modest wave heights around 1.26m. The lagoon setting provides protected conditions suitable for beginners when wind is present, but the combination of shallow depths, submerged obstacles, and variable bathymetry requires local knowledge. Best conditions occur with southeasterly winds (approximately 135°) that run parallel to the northeast-facing coastline. This spot is primarily viable during seasonal wind patterns and is better suited for light-wind specialists or as a secondary location. Kiters should account for the unpredictable wind window and shallow water constraints. Local conditions can change rapidly with tidal movements affecting the sandbar configuration.
Hazards & Safety
Shallow water and sandbars
Low wind reliability (12.4%)
Submerged structures or debris
Changing sandbar bathymetry
Potential coral patches
Limited fetch distance
Live Wind Forecast
Real-time wind conditions and 10-day forecast powered by ECMWF
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Water Conditions
Historical ocean data for wetsuit planning & water type
28°C
Avg Water Temp
1.3m
Avg Waves
🏄 Waves
Typical Conditions
🩳 Boardshorts
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)
Morning
6am – 12pm
13%wind days
Best
Afternoon
12pm – 6pm
18%wind days
Evening
6pm – 9pm
14%wind days
Monthly Breakdown
Historical averages based on 4 years of data
Month
Wind Days
Avg Wind
Temp
Water
Best Time
Rain
Jan
6%
6kts
28°feels 33°
29°
Eve
~25d
Feb
4%
5kts
28°feels 33°
30°
PM
~25d
Mar
1%
5kts
27°feels 33°
Monthly Water Conditions
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