Norman's Cay / MacDuff's, Bahamas
Norman's Cay / MacDuff's, Bahamas is a Flat and Chop spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from N and NW .
There is Food available on the spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Norman's Cay / MacDuff's, Bahamas !
Norman's Cay / MacDuff's, Bahamas is a Flat and Chop spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from N and NW .
There is Food available on the spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Norman's Cay / MacDuff's, Bahamas !
How to get there
Fly to Nassau (NAS) then air (private air strip on Norman's) or boat charter to Norman's Cay.
Nearest Airports
Distance
105km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
Fly to Nassau (NAS) then air (private air strip on Norman's) or boat charter to Norman's Cay.
Nearest Airports
Distance
105km from spot
Best Schools in Bahamas
#1: Bahamas Kitesurfing

4.5/5 (8)
#2: Exuma Kitesurfing

4.6/5 (18)
Riding Conditions in Norman's Cay / MacDuff's, Bahamas
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Winter water temp is in the low 70's°F (23-24°C). Springtime is beautiful - maybe a heat seeker if winds from a cold front. Summertime can be very hot and buggy, and afternoon rainstorms likely.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from N and NW .
There is Thermal and Frontal wind at Norman's Cay / MacDuff's, Bahamas.
Generally speaking, winds are strongest and most consistent in the winter, but in the winter they are generally NE. NW winds, good here at MacDuff's, are frontal. Spring good winds, too, through April/May. Summer wind is typically SE and thermal: picks-up in the afternoons. The beach at MacDuff's faces NW; but there is a beach just on the other side of the island (about 100m) with a SE exposure.
Wind usually blows from NE and SE on the spot.
The best moments to come to Norman's Cay / MacDuff's, Bahamas are January, February, March, April, October, November and December .
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Winter water temp is in the low 70's°F (23-24°C). Springtime is beautiful - maybe a heat seeker if winds from a cold front. Summertime can be very hot and buggy, and afternoon rainstorms likely.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from N and NW .
There is Thermal and Frontal wind at Norman's Cay / MacDuff's, Bahamas.
Generally speaking, winds are strongest and most consistent in the winter, but in the winter they are generally NE. NW winds, good here at MacDuff's, are frontal. Spring good winds, too, through April/May. Summer wind is typically SE and thermal: picks-up in the afternoons. The beach at MacDuff's faces NW; but there is a beach just on the other side of the island (about 100m) with a SE exposure.
Wind usually blows from NE and SE on the spot.
The best moments to come to Norman's Cay / MacDuff's, Bahamas are January, February, March, April, October, November and December .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Norman's Cay / MacDuff's, Bahamas is a Flat and Chop spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
The beach is quite long with soft sand. Onshore winds be careful as the beach is not so wide, but no obstacles. Always pay attention, though.
Water is clear as a swimming pool - gets choppy with the wind. Relatively shallow out for 20m at low tide.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Norman's Cay / MacDuff's, Bahamas is a Flat and Chop spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
The beach is quite long with soft sand. Onshore winds be careful as the beach is not so wide, but no obstacles. Always pay attention, though.
Water is clear as a swimming pool - gets choppy with the wind. Relatively shallow out for 20m at low tide.
Need to know
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
The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.
Best Schools in Bahamas
#1: Bahamas Kitesurfing

4.5/5 (8)
#2: Exuma Kitesurfing

4.6/5 (18)
Additional information
We don’t know if a parking is available at Norman's Cay / MacDuff's, Bahamas.
The spot has Showers and Toilets facilities.
There is Food available on the spot
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Webcams around Norman's Cay / MacDuff's, Bahamas
Webcams around Norman's Cay / MacDuff's, Bahamas
Weather Forecast for the next 10days
15 knotsHighborne Cay, The Bahamas 12:24:48 am, GMT-4 Model: gfs27_long, updated 4 minutes ago | 631 |
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Wind and Temperature over the past years
Wind and Temperature over the past years
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