St. Maarten / Orient Bay, Netherlands Antilles is a Flat, Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
NE, ENE, E and ESE
.
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 St. Maarten / Orient Bay, Netherlands Antilles !
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.
St. Maarten / Orient Bay, Netherlands Antilles is a Flat, Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
NE, ENE, E and ESE
.
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 St. Maarten / Orient Bay, Netherlands Antilles !
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
Just ask for a cab or bus to bring you to Orient Bay. Rental car is best way around the island.
Riding Conditions in St. Maarten / Orient Bay, Netherlands Antilles
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Weather is perfect in the period December to July. In this period it is dry season and trade winds are an every day phenomenon. Air temp. to expect is 25°C and more, same for the water. So no wetsuit needed only a rash guard.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
NE, ENE, E and ESE
.
There is
Trade wind
at St. Maarten / Orient Bay, Netherlands Antilles.
December to July is dry season and trade winds are an every day phenomenon. Wind in dry season is from 12-25 knots, the whole day and night. You have a huge bay and wind is generally coming sideonshore/onshore from the right.
Wind
usually
blows
from NE, ENE, E and ESE
on the spot.
The
best moments to come
to St. Maarten / Orient Bay, Netherlands Antilles are
January, February, March, April, June, July, August and December
.
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Weather is perfect in the period December to July. In this period it is dry season and trade winds are an every day phenomenon. Air temp. to expect is 25°C and more, same for the water. So no wetsuit needed only a rash guard.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
NE, ENE, E and ESE
.
There is
Trade wind
at St. Maarten / Orient Bay, Netherlands Antilles.
December to July is dry season and trade winds are an every day phenomenon. Wind in dry season is from 12-25 knots, the whole day and night. You have a huge bay and wind is generally coming sideonshore/onshore from the right.
Wind
usually
blows
from NE, ENE, E and ESE
on the spot.
The
best moments to come
to St. Maarten / Orient Bay, Netherlands Antilles are
January, February, March, April, June, July, August and December
.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
St. Maarten / Orient Bay, Netherlands Antilles is a
Flat, Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Small size.
Beach is sandy and quite narrow, so some launching experience is needed. It is crowded as well. But the guys from the kiteschool are very friendly and willing to help. It is white sand and about 50m and many kilometers long. Many kiters prefer to set up in the grassy lot (which doubles as a parking lot) next to the windsurfing school.
When you stand with your face to the water, you have a small island about 1.5 km on your right hand side. No tide, at least of no importance. It is mostly flat water, although further out, you can have some waves. About one km to the right you have a reef, where there's huge waves.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
St. Maarten / Orient Bay, Netherlands Antilles is a
Flat, Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Small size.
Beach is sandy and quite narrow, so some launching experience is needed. It is crowded as well. But the guys from the kiteschool are very friendly and willing to help. It is white sand and about 50m and many kilometers long. Many kiters prefer to set up in the grassy lot (which doubles as a parking lot) next to the windsurfing school.
When you stand with your face to the water, you have a small island about 1.5 km on your right hand side. No tide, at least of no importance. It is mostly flat water, although further out, you can have some waves. About one km to the right you have a reef, where there's huge waves.
Need to know
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Swimmers, Jet Skis, Buoys and Reefs
.
Beach risk reported:
Bystanders
.
Please respect
local rules
when you are on the spot.
Talk to a local before you go on water.
There are
riding zones
on the spot, be sure you respect them.
Need to know
Need to know
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Swimmers, Jet Skis, Buoys and Reefs
.
Beach risk reported:
Bystanders
.
Please respect
local rules
when you are on the spot.
Talk to a local before you go on water.
There are
riding zones
on the spot, be sure you respect them.
A
parking
is available at St. Maarten / Orient Bay, Netherlands Antilles.
The spot has
Showers
and
Toilets
facilities.
There is
Food
available on the spot
Launching is NOT permitted for intermediate kiter, as the beach is sometimes crowded. Please, always launch from the kitesurfing school, they are always ready to help. You must be independent Kitesurfer (level 3 IKO or green level FFVL). Please, respect the local regulation: Rule 1: Kiter should be independent, have upwind riding skills (IKO 3 or green level Federation Francaise Vol Libre approved). Rule 2: Kiter should ride outside the 300 meter dedicated swimming area. Rule 3: Getting out (and coming back) is possible with a cross shore leg straight toward this dedicated area. Kiter should ride as perpendicular as possible toward the authorized area with a maximum speed of 5 knots. Rule 4: Kiters should prepare the gear in the dedicated launching area. Flying the kites outside this area is not allowed for safety reasons. Rule 5: Kiters should ride in the recommended Kitesurfing area on the right of the spot. They should not bother parasails and jet skis. So, any kiter must be level 3 I.K.O certified, if not, they could join the shuttle for a downwind, away from dangers and obstacles.
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There are 1 kitesurf school and 6 kitesurf spots in Saint Martin.
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