Copacabana Beach, Jamaica
It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from S .
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from S .
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
How to get there
20 minute drive from Kingston airport or 30 minute drive from Kingston city.
Nearest Airports
Distance
185km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
20 minute drive from Kingston airport or 30 minute drive from Kingston city.
Nearest Airports
Distance
185km from spot
Best Schools in Jamaica
#2: Kiteboarding Jamaica
4.1/5 (35)
Riding Conditions in Copacabana Beach, Jamaica
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from S .
There is Trade wind at Copacabana Beach, Jamaica.
Wind usually blows from SSE on the spot.
The best moments to come to Copacabana Beach, Jamaica are May, June, July, August, September and October .
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from S .
There is Trade wind at Copacabana Beach, Jamaica.
Wind usually blows from SSE on the spot.
The best moments to come to Copacabana Beach, Jamaica are May, June, July, August, September and October .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Copacabana Beach, Jamaica is a Medium waves spot.
Popular surfing spot, will have a handful of surfers there daily.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Copacabana Beach, Jamaica is a Medium waves spot.
Popular surfing spot, will have a handful of surfers there daily.
Need to know
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Wavebreakers
.
Beach risk reported:
Rocks
.
The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.
Need to know
Need to know
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Wavebreakers
.
Beach risk reported:
Rocks
.
The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.
Best Schools in Jamaica
#2: Kiteboarding Jamaica
4.1/5 (35)
Webcams around Copacabana Beach, Jamaica
Webcams around Copacabana Beach, Jamaica
Weather Forecast for the next 10days
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Wind and Temperature over the past years
Wind and Temperature over the past years
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