How many places have kitesurfing and windsurfing research on Nomadr?

125 of the 333 places we cover.

Which region has the most places for kitesurfing and windsurfing?

Europe, with 34 places, followed by North America (18) and Caribbean (17).

Is this list a ranking?

No. We hold no kitesurfing and windsurfing score, so places are grouped by region and listed alphabetically within each region.

Places for Kitesurfing and Windsurfing

Browse every place with applicable kitesurfing or windsurfing research in Nomadr, grouped by region and alphabetized. This coverage list is not ranked.

Every city where we hold applicable research for this topic — 125 of our 333. We store no score for it, so this is not a ranking: cities are listed by region, alphabetically inside each region. Each region shows up to 40 cities.

How we score this

This list is not a ranking, because we hold no kitesurfing and windsurfing score. It includes every place where our research found kitesurfing and windsurfing worth covering, and leaves out places where it exists but isn’t a real draw. Places are grouped by region, with the largest group first, and listed alphabetically within each region; each region shows up to 40 places. Each name links to that place’s kitesurfing and windsurfing page when we have one.

Europe (34 cities)

Amsterdam · NetherlandsGood to know: There is no rideable wind/kite spot literally within the central canal ring - IJburg (about 15 minutes out) is the closest option, and the other named spots (Muiderberg, IJmuiden, Zandvoort, Wijk aan Zee) are genuine day-trip distances by car or train.
Athens · GreeceGood to know: None of Athens' wind/kite spots are walkable from the city center — budget at least 25-50 minutes of driving (or a taxi/rental car) each way, and check traffic on the coastal road in summer.
Barcelona · SpainGood to know: Kitesurfing is banned on all Catalan beaches from June 1 to September 30 due to swimmer safety, with only three official exceptions in the region: Castelldefels (restricted zone, weekdays 4pm-sunset with a permit check), Sant Pere Pescador, and Trabucador — plan around this if visiting in summer.
Biarritz · FranceGood to know: If wind/kitesurfing is a priority, don't expect to do it in Biarritz itself — most kiters based here actually drive to Hossegor, Capbreton, or Boucau, or head further to Lacanau/Hourtin, for anything reliable.
Cascais · PortugalGood to know: Early morning (roughly 7-10am) is consistently the calmest window at Guincho if you want flat(ter) water before the afternoon Nortada builds in — a trick used by local surfers and windsurfers alike.
Copenhagen · DenmarkGood to know: None of the named spots are truly walkable from central Copenhagen — plan for a 15-40 minute bike, bus, or car trip depending on the spot, with Sydvestpynten and Sylten (the flattest, most beginner-friendly water) being the furthest out.
Corfu · GreeceGood to know: Corfu's wind is genuinely day-dependent rather than a guaranteed daily blow — riders planning a trip specifically for wind sports should build in flexible days rather than expecting wind every day of a short stay.
Dubrovnik · CroatiaGood to know: Neither named spot is walkable or a short taxi ride from Dubrovnik old town — plan on a half-day or full-day trip (rental car recommended) rather than a casual afternoon session.
Ericeira · PortugalGood to know: May–October is the reliable wind window (the 'Nortada'), with July–August the most consistent months — outside that window, wind is much less predictable and winter swell is generally too heavy to kite safely.
Fuerteventura · SpainGood to know: The island splits cleanly into two styles: the south (Sotavento/Costa Calma/El Burro) is the flat-water, beginner-friendly, freestyle side, while the north (Corralejo/Flag Beach/El Cotillo) mixes in more wave riding and side-shore wind — many trips combine both.
Funchal · PortugalGood to know: Wind blows on a large majority of days in Funchal year-round, but the average strength (roughly 11-14 knots) is moderate rather than powerful — good for learning and cruising, less ideal if you're chasing big-air freestyle conditions.
Gdańsk · PolandGood to know: The realistically 'good' wind/kite spots (Hel Peninsula, Rewa, Puck) are a 40 minute to 2 hour trip from Gdansk itself — don't expect to kite right in the city; Sopot is the closest option but has noticeably less consistent wind than the Hel Peninsula/Rewa cluster.
Hvar · CroatiaGood to know: If you're staying in Hvar Town, the honest picture is that there's no walkable wind/kite spot — riders base themselves in Vrboska/Stari Grad (~20 min drive) or take a ferry to Bol on Brač, which locals and kite forums generally rate as the better, more consistent spot.
Ibiza · SpainGood to know: Kitesurfing is banned on Ibiza's own beaches in summer — schools take clients to other islands like Mallorca during that period, so anyone planning a summer kite trip should budget for this workaround or shift the trip to winter.
Ios · GreeceGood to know: Ios is set up almost entirely for windsurfing, not kitesurfing — no dedicated kite school or named kite spot turned up in research, so if kiteboarding specifically is your priority, other Cycladic islands are better documented for it.
Lagos · PortugalGood to know: The lagoon (Ria de Alvor) and Meia Praia are the two practical, close-to-town options for day-to-day sessions; the famous big-wave west-coast spots (Bordeira, Amado, Martinhal, Monte Clerigo) are genuinely worth visiting but require a car and 30-50 minutes of driving each way.
Limassol · CyprusGood to know: In central Limassol itself, Lady's Mile is really the only spot within the city — and it mainly works in winter with east winds, since summer wind there tends to blow offshore and public-beach rules can restrict kiting in peak season.
Lisbon · PortugalGood to know: May through September is the reliable window across all these spots — outside that, wind becomes far less predictable and more storm-driven rather than steady.
Málaga · SpainGood to know: Malaga city is a reasonable place to keep gear and take casual sessions, but don't expect Tarifa-level consistency — locals openly describe it as hit-or-miss, so build flexibility into any trip planned specifically around kiting here.
Mykonos · GreeceGood to know: Peak, most reliable wind season is July–August; June and September are more variable — sometimes windy, sometimes flat for days at a time, so don't book a kite trip assuming guaranteed daily wind outside July/August.
Peniche · PortugalGood to know: The Peniche/Baleal bay is genuinely two-sided — mornings can be windy at Baleal and dead at the lagoon, or vice versa, so mobility (car or scooter) between spots matters more than picking one 'best' beach.
Rotterdam · NetherlandsGood to know: If you want to windsurf or kite without leaving the city, Kralingse Plas is the only realistic option, but it's flat-water lake conditions with often gusty, tree-blocked wind — better for learning basics than for a serious session.
Santa Cruz de Tenerife · SpainGood to know: The main windsurf/kite/wing-foil hub for Tenerife is El Médano, not Santa Cruz de Tenerife itself — expect roughly a 50-60 minute drive from the city center, so plan it as a day trip or consider basing yourself there for a dedicated wind-sports stretch.
Santorini · GreeceGood to know: Santorini's real wind/kite scene is on the southeast coast (Monolithos, Kamari, Perivolos/Perissa) — the caldera side (Fira, Oia town itself) is cliffs, not a coastline you can launch from.
St. Julian's · MaltaGood to know: Ghallis Rock is the only named wind/kite spot genuinely close to St. Julian's, but it's an experienced-only reef break with dangerous rocks and shore break — not a place to learn.
Stockholm · SwedenGood to know: Almost none of Stockholm's real kite/windsurf spots are actually in the city center — expect a 40-minute to 1-hour drive or an archipelago ferry to reach the popular beaches like Dalarö, Torö, Gålö and Ingarö.
Sunny Beach · BulgariaGood to know: The Bulgarian Black Sea coast around Sunny Beach is generally calm with minimal tidal range, so expect flat-to-light-chop water rather than real wave riding — this is a freeride/freestyle/learning coast, not a wave destination.
Tallinn · EstoniaGood to know: Water temperatures near Tallinn range from about 0°C in winter to roughly 22°C at the height of summer, so a wetsuit (thickness depending on season) is needed for almost the entire riding season.
Tarifa · SpainGood to know: Kitesurfing is prohibited on Tarifa's main town beach (Playa Chica/central Los Lances stretch) from June 1 to September 30 to protect swimmers — riders shift to the designated zones further along Los Lances North or to Valdevaqueros/Punta Paloma during those months.
Thessaloniki · GreeceGood to know: Neither spot is walkable from downtown Thessaloniki — plan on a rental car, taxi, or arranging a lift with a local kite school/group for either Angelochori or Epanomi.
Valencia · SpainGood to know: Kitesurfing is legally restricted or banned outright on several of Valencia's most convenient city-adjacent beaches (notably El Saler) during the busy summer months — check current rules with a local school or club before assuming you can launch anywhere.
Valletta · MaltaGood to know: There is no wind or kite surfing directly in Valletta — every named spot requires a 20–40 minute drive/bus ride, most commonly to Mellieħa Bay in the north.
Venice · ItalyGood to know: Venice proper has no kite or windsurf spots — anyone wanting to ride will need to travel out to Punta Sabbioni (closest, via lagoon ferry) or further afield to Caorle, Bibione, or Sottomarina, all of which are day-trip distance.
Zadar · CroatiaGood to know: Nin is genuinely the beginner-friendly hub near Zadar — its inner lagoon stays flat even in strong wind, which is why kite schools cluster there rather than in the city itself.

North America (18 cities)

Cancún · MexicoGood to know: November to May is the reliable wind window; if your trip falls outside that, treat kite/windsurf plans as a bonus rather than a guarantee.
Chicago · United StatesGood to know: Kiteboarding is only legally permitted at Montrose Beach within Chicago city limits, and current rules require PASA or IKO Level II certification to ride there — no beginner lessons or traction-kite instruction are allowed on the beach itself.
Cozumel · MexicoGood to know: Cozumel genuinely offers all three water types in one island — flat lagoon water on the north end, a mixed-condition main beach launch at Country Club, and real wave riding on the east coast — so pick your spot based on skill level, not just 'Cozumel' as a whole.
Hamilton · BermudaGood to know: December through May is genuinely the most wind-reliable stretch; if you're chasing consistent sessions, that's the window to target rather than midsummer.
Holbox · MexicoGood to know: A permit/wristband is required to kite on Holbox — payable through a local kite school or the mayor's office, valid for one year, with the fee going to the local community.
Isla Mujeres · MexicoGood to know: If you're chasing real, reliable kite/windsurf conditions, expect to take the passenger ferry from Isla Mujeres to Cancún/Puerto Juárez and then a taxi or van north — the island itself is not where the active kite scene is based.
Los Angeles · United StatesGood to know: Los Angeles is not a top-tier wind/kite destination compared to Northern California (San Francisco Bay) or the Gorge — wind here is lighter and less predictable, and most named spots are 25-50 minutes' drive from central LA along the coast, not a walkable city-center activity.
Mérida · MexicoGood to know: None of the kite/windsurf spots are in Merida itself — plan on a 30-90 minute drive or bus ride to the coast, with Progreso being the closest and most convenient option.
Miami · United StatesGood to know: All of Miami's main kite/windsurf launches (Hobie Beach, Crandon Park, Matheson Hammock, Oleta River) sit inside the protected waters of Biscayne Bay, so expect flat water almost everywhere rather than ocean swell — if you're looking for wave riding, Miami is not really that kind of destination.
New York · United StatesGood to know: If you want to kite/windsurf without leaving the five boroughs, Plumb Beach (flat, beginner-friendlier) and Rockaway Beach (waves, more advanced) are really the only realistic options — both are subway-accessible.
Placencia · BelizeGood to know: Placencia's kiting season lines up with Belize's dry season (roughly Nov/Dec through April), with wind typically strongest and most consistent in February and March — outside that window, thermal winds can still show up in the afternoons but are less dependable.
Playa del Carmen · MexicoGood to know: December through April is the sweet spot for reliable wind in Playa del Carmen itself — outside that window (especially June–November) sessions become hit-or-miss and overlap with hurricane season.
Puerto Escondido · MexicoGood to know: Puerto Escondido is fundamentally a surf town first — if reliable, powerful wind for kiting is your priority rather than waves, most serious kiters on this coast travel much further to La Ventosa/Salina Cruz (well beyond day-trip range from town), which is considered one of the windiest kite destinations in the world.
Puerto Vallarta · MexicoGood to know: The real wind/kite scene for the Puerto Vallarta area is NOT in Puerto Vallarta itself — it's up the bay in Bucerías and La Cruz de Huanacaxtle (Nayarit side), roughly 30-50 minutes by car.
Roatán · HondurasGood to know: The dry, windy season (roughly February–August) is by far the best time to plan a kite trip to Roatan; October–November is the rainy season and is widely considered unreliable for wind, so avoid booking a dedicated kite trip then.
San Pedro Belize · BelizeGood to know: Reported 'season' dates vary by source (Nov–May vs. Feb–July vs. Jan–Apr specifically) — plan around the afternoon wind pattern and check a live forecast for your actual travel week rather than relying on a single season label.
Sayulita · MexicoGood to know: Don't expect to kite or windsurf directly off Sayulita's town beach — it's a surf break shared with a lot of board surfers, and reliable wind is rare there.
Tulum · MexicoGood to know: Tulum's kite season runs roughly November to May, with wind still possible but far less reliable the rest of the year — don't book a dedicated kite trip for June-October expecting consistent conditions.

Caribbean (17 cities)

Basseterre · St. Kitts and NevisGood to know: December through June (the dry season) is when trade winds are most consistent for kite/wind sports around St Kitts; expect more variable, squally wind patterns outside that window.
Bonaire · BonaireGood to know: Kitesurfing and windsurfing are legally separated on Bonaire: Lac Bay is windsurfing/wing-foiling only (kiting is banned there), and Atlantis Beach is the only spot where kitesurfing is officially sanctioned.
Bridgetown · BarbadosGood to know: The real kite/windsurf action is a 20-30 minute drive south of Bridgetown around Christ Church/Oistins/Silver Sands — don't expect to launch anywhere near the city center itself.
Cabarete · Dominican RepublicGood to know: Mornings in Cabarete are usually calm — the wind typically doesn't fill in until late morning/early afternoon, so early hours are better for swimming, SUP, or surf at Encuentro before the kites come out.
Castries · Saint LuciaGood to know: None of St Lucia's real wind/kite spots are actually in Castries — expect a taxi/rental-car trip either north to Cas en Bas or south to Vieux Fort if you want to kite or windsurf.
Charlotte Amalie · U.S. Virgin IslandsGood to know: There's no kite/windsurf spot within a short hop of downtown Charlotte Amalie — the real action is on the East End near Red Hook, roughly a 25-30 minute drive away, or the less-reliable Brewer's Bay near the airport.
Curaçao · CuracaoGood to know: December through August is the reliable window for wind on Curacao; if you're planning a trip mainly for kite/windsurfing, avoid September–November when wind drops to just a breeze most days.
Fort-de-France · MartiniqueGood to know: If you're based in Fort-de-France, the genuinely famous, flat-water kite lagoons (Pointe Faula/Le Vauclin, Cap Chevalier, Anse Trabaud) are 45-70 minutes away by car in the southeast — plan it as a half- or full-day trip, not an after-work session.
George Town · Cayman IslandsGood to know: Barkers Beach (West Bay) is the most reliable, beginner-friendly, and school-supported spot, but it's a 20-25 minute drive from George Town, not walkable from the city center.
Montego Bay · JamaicaGood to know: The reliable trade-wind window for kite/windsurfing on Montego Bay's stretch of coast is roughly late November through June (sometimes into mid-July) — outside that window, wind can be much less consistent.
Oranjestad · ArubaGood to know: Fisherman's Huts is the convenient, walkable option if you're staying in Palm Beach/Noord, but the wind there is offshore and gusty close to the beach — many experienced kiters actually prefer driving out to Boca Grandi for cleaner, steadier onshore wind, despite the extra 30-50 minutes of driving.
Pointe-à-Pitre · GuadeloupeGood to know: None of the well-known spots are truly walkable from central Pointe-à-Pitre — plan on a 15-minute drive at minimum (Gosier) and up to an hour for spots like Le Moule, Pointe des Châteaux, or the boat-access Îlet Caret.
Road Town · British Virgin IslandsGood to know: If you're staying in Road Town itself, treat kite/windsurfing as a planned day trip (ferry or boat) to Anegada or Virgin Gorda's North Sound rather than something you can do right from town.
San Juan · Puerto RicoGood to know: Water temperature stays warm essentially year-round, so a wetsuit is optional for most riders at any San Juan spot.
St. John's · Antigua and BarbudaGood to know: December through July is the reliable window for wind/kitesurfing; August-October is hurricane season and the least dependable stretch for consistent wind, so don't plan a dedicated kite trip around those months.
The Valley · AnguillaGood to know: The best kiting/wind window is December through July, when east trade winds blow reliably almost every day; outside this window, wind exists but is more tied to winter storm systems or the off-season hurricane period and is less predictable for planning a trip.
Willemstad · CuracaoGood to know: None of the named kite spots are actually inside Willemstad itself — St. Joris Bay, the main and most beginner-friendly spot, is about 20–30 minutes by car from the historic center, so budget for a rental car or school transfer.

Oceania (14 cities)

Adelaide · AustraliaGood to know: Adelaide's kite/windsurf scene runs on an afternoon thermal sea breeze, not a fixed trade wind — mornings are often calm, so plan sessions for early-to-mid afternoon onward.
Auckland · New ZealandGood to know: Auckland's harbour spots (Shoal Bay, Point Chevalier, Meola Reef, The Spit) are flat-water and generally beginner/freestyle friendly, while Muriwai on the west coast is a genuine ocean wave spot with real surf and currents — pick your spot based on skill level, not just convenience.
Brisbane · AustraliaGood to know: Almost every named spot is tide-dependent — low tide can mean anywhere from a 500m mud/sand walk to the water's edge (Wellington Point, Manly) to exposed sandbars, so check tide times alongside wind forecasts before heading out.
Cairns · AustraliaGood to know: There's no real kite spot in downtown Cairns — plan to base yourself in or travel to Yorkeys Knob or Palm Cove, both a short drive north.
Margaret River · AustraliaGood to know: The core kite/windsurf season is October to March, driven by a reliable afternoon Southwest-then-Southeast sea breeze pattern - outside these months wind is noticeably less consistent.
Maui · United StatesGood to know: The 'eleven o'clock rule' on the North Shore (no windsurfing or kiteboarding before 11am) is a long-standing, voluntarily-adopted local agreement rather than a government law — respect it even though it isn't official regulation.
Melbourne · AustraliaGood to know: St Kilda and the other inner-bay spots are the easiest to reach without a car (tram or train plus a short walk), while the arguably better winter spots (Rosebud, Rye) require a genuine 1-1.5 hour drive down the Mornington Peninsula.
Noosa · AustraliaGood to know: Noosa effectively has two kite/wind seasons: a more reliable NE sea-breeze season (roughly Aug–Jan) and a gustier, wave-friendly SE storm-front season (roughly Jan–Apr) — pick your spot based on which is running.
Oahu · United StatesGood to know: Kailua is the easiest place to learn on Oahu, but the local community has repeatedly tried to restrict kiting there — no legally sanctioned kite schools operate on the beach even though informal instruction is common, so expect a slightly awkward, unofficial lesson scene rather than a polished storefront operation.
Perth · AustraliaGood to know: The whole season is built around the afternoon Fremantle Doctor sea breeze (roughly October to March, best November-February) — mornings are usually flat or unreliable, so plan sessions for early-to-mid afternoon.
Raglan · New ZealandGood to know: Raglan is famous first and foremost as a surf town — kite and windsurf infrastructure (schools, rentals) is much thinner on the ground than at dedicated kite destinations, so come prepared with your own gear or book well ahead.
Sydney · AustraliaGood to know: Almost all of Sydney's real kite/windsurf action happens well outside the CBD — Botany Bay (25-35 min drive) is the main hub, with a second cluster on the Northern Beaches (30-60 min drive); there's no meaningful spot within the city center itself.
Tahiti · French PolynesiaGood to know: Trade winds are most reliable roughly April/May through October; from November to March expect frequent light or no-wind days, so build flexibility into a kite trip during that stretch.
Wellington · New ZealandGood to know: Wellington's wind is genuinely reliable rather than just a reputation - strong gusts (60+ km/h) happen on well over 170 days a year, and the windiest month (October) alone averages 27 days above kiteable wind speeds.

Southeast Asia (13 cities)

Anilao · PhilippinesGood to know: If you're a serious kite/windsurfer, don't choose Anilao for the wind — choose it for the world-class muck diving and treat windsurfing as a casual bonus, not the main draw.
Boracay · PhilippinesGood to know: At Bulabog, avoid the ~1.5 hours around low tide (reef exposed, too shallow) and be aware that high tide can leave almost no beach to launch from, especially in the northern section — heading further south along the beach generally means more launch space.
Da Nang · VietnamGood to know: Da Nang works well as a 'convenience' kite base (own international airport, close to Hoi An) but it is not in the same league as Mui Ne or Phan Rang for wind consistency — if reliable wind is your top priority, those southern spots are the more proven choice.
El Nido · PhilippinesGood to know: El Nido's kite/windsurf spots are NOT in town — expect a 40-90 minute van, scooter, or boat trip out to the east coast (San Fernando/Sibaltan area) each time you want to ride, since the town's own bay is too sheltered by cliffs to be windy.
Hoi An · VietnamGood to know: Hoi An's kite/windsurf scene is genuinely small and low-key compared to Vietnam's main kite hub, Mui Ne, further south — come here for a quiet, uncrowded session rather than a big kite-tourism scene with lots of schools to choose from.
Koh Phangan · ThailandGood to know: Named percentage figures for 'wind reliability' vary a lot between kite schools and spot-guide sites (anywhere from about 40% to 90% rideable days depending on the exact month and source), so treat any single stated percentage as approximate — check a live forecast (Windguru or Windy) 48 hours out and again the morning of a session rather than trusting a seasonal average.
Koh Tao · ThailandGood to know: If kite/wind surfing is a priority, Koh Tao is not the best base in this island group — Koh Phangan (Ban Tai, Chaloklum) and Koh Samui have far more consistent wind and dedicated schools; Koh Tao's scene is small and highly weather-dependent.
Lombok · IndonesiaGood to know: Kuta town itself is a poor bet for kiting — treat it as your base/logistics hub, not your wind spot; the real kite action is at Seger, Tanjung Aan, Gerupuk, and especially Ekas Bay/Kaliantan further east.
Mui Ne · VietnamGood to know: Naming of beaches is inconsistent between operators — some call the beach east of the peninsula 'Ganh Beach,' others call the same or a nearby stretch 'Malibu.'
Phu Quoc · VietnamGood to know: Phu Quoc's kiting seasons are geographically split by coast: the southeastern beaches (Bai Khem, Bai Sao) are the reliable dry-season (Nov-Apr) venues, while the western coast (Long Beach and nearby) only gets usable wind during the May-Oct southwest monsoon, and even then it's inconsistent — plan your trip dates around which coast you want to ride.
Phuket · ThailandGood to know: The two seasons are essentially mirror images: Rawai (south coast) works November-April, Nai Yang (north coast) works May-October — plan your trip location around the calendar, not just 'Phuket' generically.
Siargao · PhilippinesGood to know: No verified 'wind on X% of days' statistic could be found for Siargao from reliable sources — treat seasonal wind as generally consistent in amihan (Nov-Mar) but with real day-to-day variability rather than a guaranteed daily forecast.
Singapore · SingaporeGood to know: Singapore is not a naturally windy destination year-round — sessions outside the main monsoon windows get cancelled or postponed when wind doesn't cooperate, so schools plan lessons around December-March and, for some spots, June-September rather than promising wind on demand.

South America (10 cities)

Asunción · ParaguayGood to know: Wind here is chased opportunistically by the local community rather than being a reliable daily resource — check a live forecast (Windy, Windfinder) day-of rather than assuming consistent conditions on any given trip.
Bariloche · ArgentinaGood to know: This is a genuinely small, niche scene compared to Bariloche's ski/hiking tourism — expect a handful of fellow riders rather than a crowded kite beach, which is a plus for space but means rental/support infrastructure is more limited than at major kite destinations.
Buenos Aires · ArgentinaGood to know: The actual kite/windsurf spots are all in Greater Buenos Aires riverside suburbs (San Isidro/Acassuso/Martínez to the north, Quilmes/La Plata to the south) — none are walkable from the downtown core, so budget 25-45 minutes travel time by car or the Tren de la Costa.
Cartagena · ColombiaGood to know: La Boquilla is the easiest spot to reach (about 15 minutes from the old town) and works for all levels, but if you want emptier water, Manzanillo del Mar (~30 min away) is the quieter alternative long-time kiters prefer.
Florianópolis · BrazilGood to know: Florianópolis Island itself has enough variety — lagoon, bay, and ocean-wave spots — that most nomads never need to leave the island, but two well-regarded wave/wind spots, Guarda do Embaú and Ibiraquera, are roughly 1–1.5 hours' drive south near Garopaba and are a common weekend day-trip rather than a walkable/central option.
Jericoacoara · BrazilGood to know: Kitesurfing directly off the main Jericoacoara village beach is not allowed — that stretch is reserved for windsurfers and swimmers, so plan on a buggy transfer or a downwind run to actually kite.
Máncora · PeruGood to know: If your main goal is wind, plan a Mancora stay between roughly August and early December — that window has the most consistent and strongest wind of the year, whereas January–March (peak beach-tourism season) is notably weaker and less reliable for kiting.
Montevideo · UruguayGood to know: The Río de la Plata spots inside Montevideo (Pocitos, Malvín, Ramírez, Carrasco) are noticeably calmer and shallower than ocean beaches further east, which is part of why they're considered good learning spots.
Pichilemu · ChileGood to know: Pichilemu is branded and best known as Chile's surf capital first — kite and windsurf infrastructure (schools, rentals, dedicated launch spots) is much thinner on the ground here than at dedicated kite towns further north like Matanzas or La Serena/Puclaro Dam.
Rio de Janeiro · BrazilGood to know: Wind at Rio's kite spots is real but noticeably less consistent than Brazil's famous northeastern kite towns - even in the September-February peak season, expect good sessions on only a few days a week rather than daily, and conditions often only fill in during the afternoon.

Africa (9 cities)

Cape Town · South AfricaGood to know: Mornings are usually calm; the Cape Doctor wind typically fills in mid-to-late morning and builds through the afternoon, so plan sightseeing early and kiting later in the day.
Dakhla · MoroccoGood to know: Wind is almost always lighter in the morning and builds through the afternoon as the thermal effect kicks in — plan sessions accordingly, especially in shoulder/winter months.
Durban · South AfricaGood to know: Wind direction dictates which beach to use in Durban: NE to SE wind means the main Golden Mile Kitebeach works well, but a SW wind is offshore and gusty there — riders head north to Umdloti, Umhlanga or La Lucia instead, or to the flat water of La Mercy Lagoon.
Essaouira · MoroccoGood to know: Afternoons are consistently windier than mornings due to the thermal effect layering on top of the trade winds — beginner lessons are usually scheduled in the calmer morning hours, with stronger, more powered riding in the afternoon.
Jeffreys Bay · South AfricaGood to know: The flat-water lagoon at Kabeljous (and similar lagoon sections near Paradise Beach) is where beginners should head — the open ocean frontage near Supertubes is a serious wave/surf zone, not a beginner kite spot.
Langebaan · South AfricaGood to know: Langebaan Lagoon is sheltered and shallow, which is why it's known as one of South Africa's best flat-water learning spots — but that same shelter means the wave riding at Club Mykonos is small and inconsistent compared to Cape Town's Blouberg.
Sal · Cape VerdeGood to know: The season (roughly November–April/June) is when almost every kite/wind travel operator concentrates their trips — outside this window (July–October) winds are noticeably weaker and less consistent.
Taghazout · MoroccoGood to know: Taghazout's main claim to fame is surf, not kiting — its winter offshore wind is exactly what makes the waves great for surfers but makes that same season poor for kitesurfing; the kiteable window here is really the shoulder/summer months when thermal sea breezes build in the afternoon.
Zanzibar · TanzaniaGood to know: The east coast (Paje, Jambiani) is tide-dependent as much as wind-dependent — at low tide the lagoon can be extremely shallow, and at low tide on the northern spots (Matemwe/Kiwengwa) parts of the lagoon can dry out completely, so check tide tables alongside the wind forecast.

Middle East (7 cities)

Abu Dhabi · United Arab EmiratesGood to know: Most Abu Dhabi kite spots are remote with zero nearby shops, restrooms, or restaurants — bring your own water and go with at least one other person.
Antalya · TurkeyGood to know: The beaches right in Antalya city (Konyaaltı, Lara) sit in a sheltered bay — great for a first try or casual sessions, but if you're chasing real wind or wave conditions you'll need to plan a day trip out to Finike, Alanya, or further afield.
Dahab · EgyptGood to know: Dahab's wind is thermal and doesn't always show up cleanly on generic weather-app forecasts — most nomads and kiters simply message a local kite school the morning of to check if it's 'on' rather than trusting an app alone.
Dubai · United Arab EmiratesGood to know: Winter (Dec–Mar/Apr) is by far the most reliable season; outside that window expect light, thermal-only wind and plan to bring a big kite (11-17m) for lighter days.
El Gouna · EgyptGood to know: El Gouna is a flat-water/freestyle destination, not a wave spot — if you're looking for real swell and wave-riding, this isn't the place; the appeal here is shallow, standing-depth lagoons that are very forgiving for beginners.
Hurghada · EgyptGood to know: The in-town Magawish/hotel-strip spots are the most convenient for a short stay — shallow, flat, and set up with rescue boats and shuttle services for beginners.
Manama · BahrainGood to know: This is a flat-water learning and freestyle destination, not a wave spot — don't come to Manama expecting swell.

South Asia (2 cities)

Arugam Bay · Sri LankaGood to know: Arugam Bay is fundamentally a surf town, not a kite town — treat any kite session here as a bonus on a windy day rather than the main plan, and check a live forecast (Windguru/Windfinder/Windy) before rigging up.
Maldives · MaldivesGood to know: The Maldives is a lighter-wind destination overall, not a 'pumping wind' spot — even in the best months you can have wind-free days, so build flexibility into any trip built around kiting.

East Asia (1 city)

Hong Kong · Hong KongGood to know: Hong Kong's windsurf/kite season is generally autumn through early spring (roughly October–March/April) when the Northeast Monsoon blows; summer is mostly light wind, and any strong wind in July–September is more likely a typhoon warning than sailable conditions — check the Hong Kong Observatory's typhoon signals before heading out in that period.

Questions about this list

How many places have kitesurfing and windsurfing research on Nomadr?: 125 of the 333 places we cover.
Which region has the most places for kitesurfing and windsurfing?: Europe, with 34 places, followed by North America (18) and Caribbean (17).
Is this list a ranking?: No. We hold no kitesurfing and windsurfing score, so places are grouped by region and listed alphabetically within each region.