San Salvador / Snow Bay, Bahamas
San Salvador / Snow Bay, Bahamas is a Shallow and Flat spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE and SE, SSE, S .
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is Low Tide .
There is Food available on the spot.
Safety first! There is Rescue/Lifeguards on the spot.
San Salvador / Snow Bay, Bahamas is a Shallow and Flat spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE and SE, SSE, S .
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is Low Tide .
There is Food available on the spot.
Safety first! There is Rescue/Lifeguards on the spot.
How to get there
There is NO specific instructions or particular difficulties to access the spot.
Nearest Airports
Distance
420km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
There is NO specific instructions or particular difficulties to access the spot.
Nearest Airports
Distance
420km from spot
Best Schools in Bahamas
#1: Bahamas Kitesurfing

4.5/5 (8)
#2: Exuma Kitesurfing

4.6/5 (18)
Riding Conditions in San Salvador / Snow Bay, Bahamas
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
A shorty is only an option on a few colder days in January and February.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE and SE, SSE, S .
There is Trade wind at San Salvador / Snow Bay, Bahamas.
The main NE wind is sideonshore from the left. Normally 15-30 knots strong.
Wind usually blows from NE and ENE on the spot.
The best moments to come to San Salvador / Snow Bay, Bahamas are January, February, March, April, May, November and December .
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
A shorty is only an option on a few colder days in January and February.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE and SE, SSE, S .
There is Trade wind at San Salvador / Snow Bay, Bahamas.
The main NE wind is sideonshore from the left. Normally 15-30 knots strong.
Wind usually blows from NE and ENE on the spot.
The best moments to come to San Salvador / Snow Bay, Bahamas are January, February, March, April, May, November and December .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is Low Tide .
San Salvador / Snow Bay, Bahamas is a Shallow and Flat spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
Uncrowded powdery white sandy beach which stretches for about 2km.
Snow Bay is the perfect freestyle, speed, slalom spot. Flat water conditions make the place ideal for all kitesurfing levels. Located near the mouth of Pigeon Creek, sickle-shaped Snow Bay stretches for about 2.0 km. The reef and cays, which surround the bay and protect it from the Atlantic Ocean swell, make the spot a big flat-water lagoon. Ride to the neighbor High Cay and take a rest on its desert white sandy beach. The underwater bottom and the beach are sandy and free of stones, corals and sea urchins so you can forget your shoes at home. Shallow for about 50m.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is Low Tide .
San Salvador / Snow Bay, Bahamas is a Shallow and Flat spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
Uncrowded powdery white sandy beach which stretches for about 2km.
Snow Bay is the perfect freestyle, speed, slalom spot. Flat water conditions make the place ideal for all kitesurfing levels. Located near the mouth of Pigeon Creek, sickle-shaped Snow Bay stretches for about 2.0 km. The reef and cays, which surround the bay and protect it from the Atlantic Ocean swell, make the spot a big flat-water lagoon. Ride to the neighbor High Cay and take a rest on its desert white sandy beach. The underwater bottom and the beach are sandy and free of stones, corals and sea urchins so you can forget your shoes at home. Shallow for about 50m.
Need to know
There is no beach users reported here.
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
There is no beach users reported here.
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
A parking is available at San Salvador / Snow Bay, Bahamas.
The spot has Showers and Toilets facilities.
There is Food available on the spot
Webcams around San Salvador / Snow Bay, Bahamas
Webcams around San Salvador / Snow Bay, Bahamas
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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