{"id":2044,"date":"2018-10-23T15:27:23","date_gmt":"2018-10-23T15:27:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kitesurfist.com\/?p=2044"},"modified":"2022-10-13T10:21:51","modified_gmt":"2022-10-13T10:21:51","slug":"best-wave-kitesurfing-spots","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kitesurfist.com\/best-wave-kitesurfing-spots\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Best Wave Kitesurfing Spots On The Planet"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Whether you’re a seasoned or newer wave rider, traveling to a top-quality wave kitesurfing spot will both build up your skills and take the excitement, adrenaline, and riding experience to new levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are obviously hundreds of spots with waves and wind that you can ride, but not that many of those special places that bring together all the right conditions, making for the ultimate kitesurfing stoke.  Here is my personal pick of 10 best wave kitesurfing spots on the planet:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. One Eye (Le Morne, Mauritius island)<\/strong><\/a><\/li>
  2. Oum Labouir (Dakhla, Morocco)<\/strong><\/a><\/li>
  3. Pacasmayo (Peru)<\/strong><\/a><\/li>
  4. Ponta Preta (Sal, Cabo Verde)<\/strong><\/a><\/li>
  5. Hookipa\/Lane’s (Maui, Hawaii)<\/strong><\/a><\/li>
  6. Punta San Carlos (Baja California, Mexico)<\/strong><\/a><\/li>
  7. El Medano (Tenerife, Canary Islands)<\/strong><\/a><\/li>
  8. Ca\u00f1os de Meca (Cadiz, Spain)<\/strong><\/a><\/li>
  9. Lavanono (Madagascar)<\/strong><\/a><\/li>
  10. Sidi Kaouki (Essaouira, Morocco)<\/strong><\/a><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Before we look at the spots, let me first clarify what I mean by best wave kitesurfing spots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    What makes a good wave kitesurfing spot<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    What constitutes a top wave kitesurfing spot boils down to wind quality<\/strong> and wave quality<\/strong>.  You want a place that has constant wind<\/strong> for hours and hours every day and days on end.  You want the wind to be strong enough<\/strong> to be riding on a kite no larger than 9m (5, 7, 9) most of the time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Most importantly though, you want relatively steady wind<\/strong> as gusty wind can really mess up your riding experience.  As for direction, side-shore<\/strong> (parallel to the beach) or slightly offshore<\/strong> (towards the sea) wind usually makes for the best wave riding kitesurfing experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    What about the waves? The spot should have long-distance<\/strong>, groundswell-driven (vs wind-driven) waves, with a long period between sets making for smoother riding surface<\/strong> and better shaped, more regular, more powerful sets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Like surfers, for wave kitesurfing<\/g> you’re looking for a long, peeling wave that forms predictably<\/strong> with a well-defined peak, powerful lip, smooth barrel-like shape<\/strong>, and a long shoulder<\/strong> and wall you can do bottom turns and top snaps on at will.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The ideal wave shouldn’t be huge, 1.5m to 2m<\/strong> is often considered a perfect size for both surfers and kitesurfers (though some riders like the rush of bigger waves).  Size aside, what matters most is length, regularity, and power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    If like me, you live near the ocean, you may get a nice wave kitesurfing session once in a while, if and when swell and wind conditions converge.  In contrast, when traveling to a top-quality wave kite spot, you’ll be pretty much guaranteed to have a bunch of great sessions over a relatively short stay, allowing you to really get into the riding and improve your skills.
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    Top wave kitesurfing spot #1: One Eye \/ Manawa – Mauritius Island<\/h2>\n\n\n\n