Holbox Sand Bank
Cancun - Mexico
Spot Type
Flat
Water
Crystal Clear
Beach
Sand
Rider Lever
beginner
Spot characteristics
Spot Type
Flat
Rider Skill
beginner
Crowd
Few people on the spot
Beach Type
Sand
Water Quality
Crystal Clear
Tide Influence
Tide independent
Description of Holbox Sand Bank (Mexico)
Amazing kite spot with a natural sandbank which creates a flatwater lagoon, a few minutes' walk North East from Holbox Town center, along the white sandy beach.
The kite spot starts at the end of the village after the hotel Las Nubes and Chaac Mall. Plenty of space to set up the kites on the beach and launch them. The sandbank forms a sort of natural pool with perfect flat water fit for a few kites, but also beyond the sandbank, in the open, the water gets a little choppy and easy for beginners.
The wind is thermal and it is generated mostly in fall/winter/spring time when the difference of temperature between the sea and the internal land peaks.
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Spot best suited for
Spot profile
Travel spot
The typical kite travel destination, it is known for its great conditions, and kiters from around the world come here for their vacations.
Adventure spot
That dream place out of the normal touristic routes. Once you reach it, you feel in paradise, it can be anything extraordinary, a hidden gem, remote and fascinating.
Equipment
Lycra
Wind Conditions
Main wind directions
% of Windy days per month
Wind Speed Range
From 12 to 25 Knots
Suggested sizes
8 - 9 mt
10 - 11 mt
12 - 13 mt
14 mt and above
Forecast on Windy.com
Dangers
The spot is pretty safe. Occasional bystanders. Give priority to fishermen's boats.
Location
Closest City
Cancun
How to get There
From Cancun airport, you need to drive to Puerto de Chiquila to get a ferry to Holbox.
. The spot is 10 min walk from Holbox town center in the direction North East, following the C.P. Kuka street up to its end and then crossing to the beach.