Great Exuma / Emerald Bay, Bahamas
Great Exuma / Emerald Bay, Bahamas is a Flat, Chop and Small waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NE and ENE, E .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
There is Food available on the spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Great Exuma / Emerald Bay, Bahamas !
Safety first! There is Rescue/Lifeguards on the spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
Great Exuma / Emerald Bay, Bahamas is a Flat, Chop and Small waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NE and ENE, E .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
There is Food available on the spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Great Exuma / Emerald Bay, Bahamas !
Safety first! There is Rescue/Lifeguards 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
Fly to George Town on Great Exuma. About 19 km north of the George Town center. There is only one main road. It's the Four Seasons Hotel's beach.
Nearest Airports
Distance
290km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
Fly to George Town on Great Exuma. About 19 km north of the George Town center. There is only one main road. It's the Four Seasons Hotel's beach.
Nearest Airports
Distance
290km from spot
Best Schools in Bahamas
#1: Bahamas Kitesurfing
4.5/5 (8)
#2: Exuma Kitesurfing
4.6/5 (18)
Riding Conditions in Great Exuma / Emerald Bay, Bahamas
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Excellent weather throughout the year. In winter a shorty or a wetsuit can be helpful on colder days.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NE and ENE, E .
Good winds almost all year coming mainly from NE and E. Lighter winds in summer.
Wind usually blows from NE and ENE, E on the spot.
The best moments to come to Great Exuma / Emerald Bay, Bahamas are January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December .
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Excellent weather throughout the year. In winter a shorty or a wetsuit can be helpful on colder days.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NE and ENE, E .
Good winds almost all year coming mainly from NE and E. Lighter winds in summer.
Wind usually blows from NE and ENE, E on the spot.
The best moments to come to Great Exuma / Emerald Bay, Bahamas are January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Great Exuma / Emerald Bay, Bahamas is a Flat, Chop and Small waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
Very nice, white sandy beach. Some sun chairs and umbrellas, as well as few catamarans on the beach, so stay clearly away and launch at the water edge.
Flat to choppy water. Small waves. Beautiful green and clear. Stay away from swimmers.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Great Exuma / Emerald Bay, Bahamas is a Flat, Chop and Small waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
Very nice, white sandy beach. Some sun chairs and umbrellas, as well as few catamarans on the beach, so stay clearly away and launch at the water edge.
Flat to choppy water. Small waves. Beautiful green and clear. Stay away from swimmers.
Need to know
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Swimmers
.
Beach risks reported:
Bystanders,Other
.
Need to know
Need to know
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Swimmers
.
Beach risks reported:
Bystanders,Other
.
Best Schools in Bahamas
#1: Bahamas Kitesurfing
4.5/5 (8)
#2: Exuma Kitesurfing
4.6/5 (18)
Additional information
A parking is available at Great Exuma / Emerald Bay, Bahamas.
The spot has Showers and Toilets facilities.
There is Food available on the spot
Since it is the beach of the Four Seasons Hotel, be careful with the other hotel guests. It is recommended to ride here only, if you are a guest. If you are not, do ask before you go on the water for permission. Very safe island.
Webcams around Great Exuma / Emerald Bay, Bahamas
Webcams around Great Exuma / Emerald Bay, Bahamas
Weather Forecast for the next 10days
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Wind and Temperature over the past years
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