Ometepe - playa santa cruz
Santa Cruz - Nicaragua
Spot Type
Chop
Water
Dark - Clear
Beach
Sand
Rider Lever
beginner
Spot characteristics
Spot Type
Chop
Rider Skill
beginner
Crowd
Few people on the spot
Beach Type
Sand
Water Quality
Dark - Clear
Tide Influence
Tide independent
Description of Ometepe - playa santa cruz (Nicaragua)
Between November and May the wind blows an average of 20-25 knots almost every day from morning to evening Sweet water, black sand beach with shallow water. An amazing view riding between 2 volcanoes.
For further info you can read the related blogpost:
Kitesurfing in Ometepe: an Epic Kite Trip to Nicaragua
"Uncover a new tropical spot for adventure junkies! Escape the mainstream destinations and immerse yourself in this hidden kitesurfing paradise."
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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.
Family spot
Located in an area that offers amenities for all the family and can provide good alternatives for everyone when the kiters are in the water.
Equipment
lycra
Wind Conditions
Main wind directions
% of Windy days per month
Wind Speed Range
From 15 to 35 Knots
Suggested sizes
7 mt and below
8 - 9 mt
10 - 11 mt
12 - 13 mt
Forecast on Windy.com
Dangers
no dangers
Location
Closest City
Santa Cruz
How to get There
Ferry from Rivas to Moyogalpa and from there taxi/shuttle
Access
public
What to do besides kitesurfing
The island offers a variety of other activities and enables a perfect vacation for families, couples, and people who want to come kitesurfing and travel in a beautiful tropical place
Local Kitesurfing Schools
Following you can find links to the page of the kitesurfing schools which operate on this spot. From there you can contact them through our form or directly via email or phone (if it was provided by them on the page).