A wet season from late June to November.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\nFrom December to June, trade winds blow from the east and are responsible for the drier, cooler climate. These are fairly light winds. Their intensity is generally between 12 and 25 knots. So pack a large sail (11\/12 m on average). <\/p>\n\n
Temperatures are excellent all year round. You won\u2019t need a wetsuit. In the evening, a sweatshirt is only occasionally required. <\/p>\n\n
All about the best kitesurfing spots in Guadeloupe<\/h2>\n\n
The main kitesurfing sites are on Grande-Terre.<\/p>\n\n
Sainte-Anne: kitesurfing in a lagoon<\/h3>\n\n
Sainte-Anne is famous for its turquoise waters and tranquil lagoon. The spot is huge. It\u2019s just outside the village. You can\u2019t miss it, as there\u2019s a school before the track leading to the beach. <\/p>\n\n
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It\u2019s the ideal place to start kitesurfing. You can learn to ride in perfect conditions, in a beautiful environment. Be careful not to go too far downwind. Don\u2019t hesitate to go up a little for your take-off. <\/p>\n\n
Departures can easily be made from the Club Med beach or from the village beach, but away from the swimmers. <\/p>\n\n
Bois Jolan<\/h3>\n\n
Bois Jolan is the island\u2019s main kitesurfing spot. It\u2019s also the most popular spot. Take-off is easy. <\/p>\n\n
You\u2019ll be practicing in a lagoon with a sandy bottom. It\u2019s a spot for beginners and freestylers alike. Inside the reef, you\u2019ll find flat water. <\/p>\n\n
The lagoon is bordered by a reef, but you can pass almost anywhere without any problem. Be careful on the leeward reef, where it\u2019s easy to get caught in the waves. Be especially careful at low tide. <\/p>\n\n
The waves outside the lagoon can also be a good size for you to enjoy.<\/p>\n\n
Kitesurfing in Saint-Fran\u00e7ois<\/h3>\n\n
Saint-Fran\u00e7ois is the most easterly town on the island, with the best exposure to the trade winds (east\/south, even north\/east).<\/p>\n\n
The lagoon is a very pleasant spot, once you\u2019ve adjusted to the proximity of the palm trees and the number of boats. The water is sublime and the trade winds are stable. If the wind is blowing side-on on the port shore, you\u2019ll need to move forward a little to get your sail off the ground, as the beach isn\u2019t very wide. But it\u2019s really a spot that provides good sensations: you have the presence of \u201clittle rollers\u201d that form with the reef that surrounds the lagoon. <\/p>\n\n
Kiter in Gosier on Salines Beach<\/h3>\n\n
The Salines kite spot in Gosier is the closest to Pointe-\u00e0-Pitre. Not for amateurs: the beach is narrow and coconut palms are close by. Don\u2019t risk tearing your sail on take-off! It\u2019s a good flatwater spot. Beware of the coral bank, which can be uncovered. <\/p>\n\n
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Where can you kitesurf in Basse-Terre?<\/h2>\n\n
Although the main kitesurfing spots are in Grande-Terre, you\u2019ll find that Basse-Terre has a few nuggets.<\/p>\n\n
L\u2019\u00eelet Caret is a small sandy confetti in the middle of the sea, inhabited by a dozen palm trees and a few tufts of grass. It lies off the coast of the commune of Sainte-Rose, 5 km north of Basse-Terre. <\/p>\n\n
It is accessible by boat. You can also ask the fishermen to take you there after agreeing the price. This little islet is a truly spectacular kitesurfing spot\u2026 It\u2019s well worth the detour, if only for the photos! <\/p>\n\n
Although the islet is only 120 meters long, there\u2019s plenty of room for a leisurely take-off. The spot is very pleasant, but make sure you know how to ride upwind. Otherwise, you could end up very low! Beware of coral spuds. So don\u2019t jump just anywhere. <\/p>\n\n
To start from Sainte-Rose, from the small harbor, go left of the pontoon, at the tree line. A word of advice: go in pairs to help you get off the ground. Wear slippers, as there are a few sea urchins in the seagrass beds at the start. <\/p>\n\n
Where can you learn to kitesurf in Guadeloupe?<\/h2>\n\n
There are many kitesurfing schools and clubs in Guadeloupe. If you\u2019re in Sainte-Anne, Just\u2019in Kite offers private lessons, duo kitesurfing and foil strapless. <\/p>\n\n
Action Kite Guadeloupe is a reputable school with over 20 years\u2019 experience. It is located in Saint-Fran\u00e7ois, at the nautical base near the Marina. <\/p>\n\n
Kite on the island\u2019s largest lagoon with Gwada Kite School, a 100% kite school with courses for all levels. The school is located in Sainte-Rose, just across from the lagoon\u2019s turquoise waters, islets and mangrove groves. <\/p>\n\n
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