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About this spot
Varadero's long north-facing beach catches the north-east to easterly trades in the winter season, roughly November to April, side-onshore with chop and small waves.
Kite centres operate here, but the beach is busy with swimmers and boats, so stick to the designated area and ride with a school if you are learning.
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 14–26 kn range.
Conditions
- Water
- choppy, waves
- Depth
- Sandy, gradually deepening
- Seabed
- sand
- Skill
- beginner, intermediate, expert
- Beginners
- Beginner friendly
- Wind range
- 14 kn – 26 kn
Access & parking
Hicacos peninsula, about two hours east of Havana.
Parking: Hotel and public parking.
Amenities
- Kite centres
- Hotels and restaurants
Needs local verification: Compiled in October 2026 from independent spot guides and hotel kite-centre descriptions. Kiting in Cuba has historically been tightly regulated, and rules on where you may ride and on bringing your own equipment change, so everything here needs confirming locally before you go; coordinates are approximate, not verified launch points. No verified live webcam was found, so the camera links open Windy's webcam search instead of a local feed.
Local hazards
- Busy beach — swimmers and boats
- Rules on riding zones and equipment — check before travel
- Southerly winds blow offshore