Yas Island, United Arab Emirates
Yas Island, United Arab Emirates is a Shallow, Flat and Chop spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from N, NW and NNW .
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is High Tide .
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Yas Island, United Arab Emirates !
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
Yas Island, United Arab Emirates is a Shallow, Flat and Chop spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from N, NW and NNW .
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is High Tide .
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Yas Island, United Arab Emirates !
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
How to get there
Take the Highway from Abu Dhabi in the direction to Dubai. You pass Saadiayat Island. Next Island is Yas Island which features the new F1 Racetrack. Leave the Highway at the first exit on Yas Island. Pass below the highway underpass in north direction. Go straight and follow the gravel road towards the sea. There is a tarmac road. Take a right on the tarmac and the pass over the small metal bridge. Directly behind the bridge take a right on towards the beach. It is a good idea to several hundred meters to the east along the beach to stay clear of the power lines.
Nearest Airports
Distance
15km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
Take the Highway from Abu Dhabi in the direction to Dubai. You pass Saadiayat Island. Next Island is Yas Island which features the new F1 Racetrack. Leave the Highway at the first exit on Yas Island. Pass below the highway underpass in north direction. Go straight and follow the gravel road towards the sea. There is a tarmac road. Take a right on the tarmac and the pass over the small metal bridge. Directly behind the bridge take a right on towards the beach. It is a good idea to several hundred meters to the east along the beach to stay clear of the power lines.
Nearest Airports
Distance
15km from spot
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Riding Conditions in Yas Island, United Arab Emirates
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Warm all year around. Very hot in summer.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from N, NW and NNW .
There is Trade wind at Yas Island, United Arab Emirates.
Wind usually blows from N, NW and NNW on the spot.
The best moments to come to Yas Island, United Arab Emirates are January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December .
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Warm all year around. Very hot in summer.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from N, NW and NNW .
There is Trade wind at Yas Island, United Arab Emirates.
Wind usually blows from N, NW and NNW on the spot.
The best moments to come to Yas Island, United Arab Emirates are January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is High Tide .
Yas Island, United Arab Emirates is a Shallow, Flat and Chop spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Big size.
The beach is quite long. There is no need to stay close to the bridge. 4x4 cars have an advantage! There are large high voltage power lines to the east of the location. Stay away. There are a lot of sea shells which easily rip your kite, especially during ebb tide in the area which falls dry. If you have trouble with your kite avoid the shore.
At high tide there is are ca. 150m shallow water in front of the beach. This falls dry in ebb tide. Further on the water is deep.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is High Tide .
Yas Island, United Arab Emirates is a Shallow, Flat and Chop spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Big size.
The beach is quite long. There is no need to stay close to the bridge. 4x4 cars have an advantage! There are large high voltage power lines to the east of the location. Stay away. There are a lot of sea shells which easily rip your kite, especially during ebb tide in the area which falls dry. If you have trouble with your kite avoid the shore.
At high tide there is are ca. 150m shallow water in front of the beach. This falls dry in ebb tide. Further on the water is deep.
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December .
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Stones and Shells
.
Beach risks reported:
Shells,Power Lines
.
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 January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December .
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Stones and Shells
.
Beach risks reported:
Shells,Power Lines
.
The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.
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Additional information
A parking is available at Yas Island, United Arab Emirates.
Webcams around Yas Island, United Arab Emirates
Webcams around Yas Island, United Arab Emirates
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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Yas Island, United Arab Emirates
