Elbow Beach, Bermuda
It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NE, ENE, E, SW and WSW, W .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
There is Food available on the spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NE, ENE, E, SW and WSW, W .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
There is Food available on the spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
How to get there
Just past the entrance to Elbow Beach Hotel on South Shore Road, round the corner there is a turning next to a pay-phone. Take that strip road down to the beach.
Nearest Airports
Distance
15km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
Just past the entrance to Elbow Beach Hotel on South Shore Road, round the corner there is a turning next to a pay-phone. Take that strip road down to the beach.
Nearest Airports
Distance
15km from spot
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Riding Conditions in Elbow Beach, Bermuda
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Good to have a wetsuit, but can also be without. Sea temps 55-70°F, air temps 60-75°F.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NE, ENE, E, SW and WSW, W .
There is Frontal wind at Elbow Beach, Bermuda.
Winds in winter are better. You can surf this spot from East/Northeast all the way around to West/Southwest. During winter at least 3 days a week are rideable. Winds vary from 10-30 knots. Many 15-25 knot days during winter. Easterly or West/Southwesterly are nice because they're directly sideoffshore keeping the water mostly flat. Some Southeasterly and Southwesterly winds give rollers, not waves, but they're just enough to give you a little boost upwards.
The best moments to come to Elbow Beach, Bermuda are January, February, March, November and December .
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Good to have a wetsuit, but can also be without. Sea temps 55-70°F, air temps 60-75°F.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NE, ENE, E, SW and WSW, W .
There is Frontal wind at Elbow Beach, Bermuda.
Winds in winter are better. You can surf this spot from East/Northeast all the way around to West/Southwest. During winter at least 3 days a week are rideable. Winds vary from 10-30 knots. Many 15-25 knot days during winter. Easterly or West/Southwesterly are nice because they're directly sideoffshore keeping the water mostly flat. Some Southeasterly and Southwesterly winds give rollers, not waves, but they're just enough to give you a little boost upwards.
The best moments to come to Elbow Beach, Bermuda are January, February, March, November and December .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Elbow Beach, Bermuda is a Chop spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
The beach is wide and clear. Soft sand, plenty of space in winter, but not advised during summer (May to September).
There is a reef line about 100 m out. Waves are never clean and it is never flat. Can be really choppy and awful.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Elbow Beach, Bermuda is a Chop spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
The beach is wide and clear. Soft sand, plenty of space in winter, but not advised during summer (May to September).
There is a reef line about 100 m out. Waves are never clean and it is never flat. Can be really choppy and awful.
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in May, June, July, August and September .
Beach risk reported: Bystanders .
Need to know
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in May, June, July, August and September .
Beach risk reported: Bystanders .
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Additional information
A parking is available at Elbow Beach, Bermuda.
The spot has Showers and Toilets facilities.
There is Food available on the spot
It's a beach for 2 hotels and many locals. Far too busy to safely launch and land during summer. If riding during summer, go up to Warwick Long Bay. This beach is less popular and even has a 20ft reef rock to jump over! Elbow Beach is fine for the winter months though.
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