St. Francois ( ID st__francois )
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Continent: Caribbean
Country: Guadeloupe
Next Big City (Airport): Pointe a Pitre
Next Town: St. Francois
Latitude: 16.2544
Longitude: -61.2636
Type:
- Ocean
Rider Ability:
- Intermediate
Good for:
- Kitesurfing
Features:
- Toilet
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Type:
- Shallow
Hazards:
- Ships/Boats
Quality:
No Information
Best Tide:
- Tide Independent
Very shallow water with the reef, some places you cannot stand. There is no tide within the bay and very flat water. Outside the reef you have large waves and swell. When you start, pay attention to the sail boats 50m out in the water. Sometimes it can be tricky to pass with the kite.Edit
Type:
- Sand
Size:
- Small
Hazards:
- Trees
Beach crowds:
No Information
The beach is not too big to launch the kite. White sand and palm trees. The bay is about 100m wide.Edit
Spring:
- Shorts
Summer:
- Shorts
Fall:
- Shorts
Winter:
- Shorts
Water and air temp are perfect all year round. 25°C and up. So no wetsuit needed only rash guard. Season is from December till July.Edit
Wind Statistic Wind Forecast Wind Report
Best Months:
- January
Wind Type:
- Trade Winds
Best Direction:
- E
Main Direction:
- NE
Wind is blowing 12-25 knots all the time in the dry season. Wind is coming from the left sideshore.Edit
Transport:
- Car
Access:
- Short Walk
Just take a cab or bus to St. Francois, the spot is on the other side of the golf course.Edit
Small area with boats anchoring in between, therefore not recommended to beginners.Edit
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