Riding Conditions in Virgin Gorda / North Sound, Virgin Islands (British)
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Outside temperature gets up to and above 90°F in the summer.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
E
.
There is
Trade wind
at Virgin Gorda / North Sound, Virgin Islands (British).
A protected sound exposed to the prevailing easterly trades which funnel between the islands and pick up speed. There are two major passes which the wind blows through, East and Southeast. The wind is strongest in the winter.
Wind
usually
blows
from E
on the spot.
The
best moments to come
to Virgin Gorda / North Sound, Virgin Islands (British) are
January, February and December
.
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Outside temperature gets up to and above 90°F in the summer.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
E
.
There is
Trade wind
at Virgin Gorda / North Sound, Virgin Islands (British).
A protected sound exposed to the prevailing easterly trades which funnel between the islands and pick up speed. There are two major passes which the wind blows through, East and Southeast. The wind is strongest in the winter.
Wind
usually
blows
from E
on the spot.
The
best moments to come
to Virgin Gorda / North Sound, Virgin Islands (British) are
January, February and December
.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
Virgin Gorda / North Sound, Virgin Islands (British) is a
Shallow and Flat spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Small size.
Limited launching beaches, talk with locals about sites. Best launch is in the middle of the sound from a dingy.
A protected sound with flat and shallow water. Reefs and coral heads around the edges but deep water in most of the sound. Little traffic, but be alert for charter boats mooring daily. The water is always clean, clear and beautiful.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
Virgin Gorda / North Sound, Virgin Islands (British) is a
Shallow and Flat spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Small size.
Limited launching beaches, talk with locals about sites. Best launch is in the middle of the sound from a dingy.
A protected sound with flat and shallow water. Reefs and coral heads around the edges but deep water in most of the sound. Little traffic, but be alert for charter boats mooring daily. The water is always clean, clear and beautiful.
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in
December
.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Boats, Reefs and Corals
.
Beach risk reported:
Other
.
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
Careful about the other beach users, especially in
December
.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Boats, Reefs and Corals
.
Beach risk reported:
Other
.
The is
no particular rules
reported
, but as a best practice,
talk to a local before you go on water.
We don’t know if a parking is available at Virgin Gorda / North Sound, Virgin Islands (British).
No rules. Please respect private property, clean up after yourself, leave the place better than when you arrived, great local kiting community will share information.
Webcams around Virgin Gorda / North Sound, Virgin Islands (British)
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Wind and Temperature over the past years
Wind and Temperature over the past years
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Additional information
There are 1 kitesurf school and 13 kitesurf spots in British Virgin Islands.
Best months: January February March April May June December
Best months: January February March April May June December
