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About this spot
Orient Bay is the island's main kite spot, with flat water, waves, deeper water and island crossings. The average wind is about 13 knots year round; December–April trades bring 15–18 knots, and mornings are windier.
Several schools teach here. First lessons take place on a large shallow sand bar, with radio coaching and motorboat assistance; one school describes the water as shallow, flat and clear with constant side-onshore wind.
The longest-running school says launching from the beach is only for advanced riders who can go upwind, and that the bay can be crowded — intermediates get boat assistance and drop-off.
3-day forecast
Speed / gusts in knots. Colour = rideability for this spot. Bottom row = recommended kite size for your weight — not recommended outside this spot's 12–22 kn range.
Conditions
- Water
- flat, choppy
- Depth
- Shallow sand bar for lessons; deeper water further out
- Seabed
- sand
- Skill
- beginner, intermediate, expert
- Beginners
- Beginner friendly
- Wind range
- 12 kn – 22 kn
Access & parking
Orient Beach on the French side, north-east coast; schools on the beachfront and at Cul de Sac.
Parking: Beach parking at Orient Beach — check locally.
Amenities
- Several schools — lessons, rental, boat support
- Beach bars and restaurants
Needs local verification: Sources: https://www.gokitesurfing.com/en/ (Wind Adventures, school since 1999: flat water, waves, deep water; launching only for advanced, assistance and drop-off for intermediates; average 13 kt year round, Dec–Apr trades 15–18 kt, mornings windier, side-onshore), https://www.gokitesurfing.com/frkitesurfindex.htm (first lessons on a large shallow sand bar, radio coaching, motorboat assistance, bay can be crowded), https://www.tropical-ride.com/lessons (beachfront school: shallow, flat, clear water, side-onshore wind, total beginners), https://www.sxmkiteschool.com/prices (FFVL licence required for lessons and riding). The sector is estimated from the easterly trades described as side-onshore; coordinates approximate. Water temperatures use the Barbados table. Windy links are searches/maps, not verified local webcams.
Local hazards
- Crowded bay — beach launching only for upwind-capable riders
- Beginners should learn with a school (boat support)
- Wind sector estimated from 'side-onshore' trades — confirm on site
- French rules: FFVL licence / liability insurance expected