Kiteboarding / Kitesurfing in Grace Bay, Providenciales,
Turks & Caicos
Best Wind Directions:
North, Northeast
The Turks and Caicos Islands lie in the Lucayan Archipelago and are a British Overseas Territory consisting of eight islands: West Caicos, Providenciales, East Caicos, South Caicos, North and Middle Caicos, Grand Turk and Saly Cay. Only East and West Caicos are uninhabited. Apart from a superb tourist destination, they are also well-known as an offshore financial center. The climate of the islands is classified as marine tropical, providing relatively consistent temperatures throughout the year.
Providenciales or Provo is the most developed island in the Turks and Caicos islands, providing a number of services and facilities. With crystal, clear waters and white-powdered beaches, this location is definitely a world class watersport destination.
Grace Bay beach is one of the best beaches in the world. The spot accommodates a wide range of activities and sports, including windsurfing, parasailing and kiteboarding. The last one is becoming increasingly popular the past few years. It is a great kiteboarding site, especially when the north and northeast winds are blowing. Constant winds blow almost from November to February, between 15 and 25 knots/27.78 and 46.30 kph and the water temperature varies between 24 °C/75.2 °F and 30 °C/86 °F.
Grace Bay beach is suitable for kiters of all skill levels. If you like big waves, then you should go to the north shore reef, which is appropriate for more advanced riders. Note: be careful of boats and tourists.