# Boracay  Island

Kitesurfing spot in Boracay, Philippines.

> The tropical island of Boracay is well known for its white sand beach, the most amazing sunsets, nightlife and steady wind between December and March. Situated just off the coast of Panay Island and only a short flight away from the country’s biggest cities of Cebu and Manila, Boracay offers a different view for the tropical island gateway.

## Best time to kitesurf
The best months to kitesurf Boracay  Island are Nov–Apr: 62–89% of days reach 12 kt+, with 27–29 °C water and 27–29 °C air.

| Month | Windy days (12 kt+) | Avg wind (kt) | Air °C | Water °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 88% | – | 27 | 27 |
| Feb | 89% | – | 27 | 27 |
| Mar | 81% | – | 27 | 27 |
| Apr | 62% | – | 29 | 29 |
| May | 34% | – | 29 | 29 |
| Jun | 42% | – | 29 | 29 |
| Jul | 51% | – | 29 | 29 |
| Aug | 54% | – | 28 | 28 |
| Sep | 55% | – | 28 | 28 |
| Oct | 52% | – | 28 | 28 |
| Nov | 78% | – | 28 | 28 |
| Dec | 86% | – | 27 | 27 |

## Conditions
- Wind strength: It gets Moderate (Up to 25 knots)
- Wind consistency: It's windy Almost every day
- Water: choppy
- Water temperature: Warm (You don't need a wetsuit)
- Boosting direction: Either direction
- Windy months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Aug, Dec

## Highlights
- Best season: Nov – Mar
- Wind direction: NE, E
- Spot type: Choppy; Small wave (up to 1m)
- Welcomes all rider levels
- Tidal spot

## Amenities
Kite School, Gear Rental, Beach Assistance, Gear Storage, Kite Shop, Kite/Gear Repair, Toilets, Cafe/Bar, Accommodation, Food Shop

## Travel
- Getting there: Catch a plane from Manilla (LCC terminal) to Cebu (Caticlan). From there take a taxi or such to the ferries to get to Boracay. Flight is not so long; taxiride not so though either.
- Ease of access: Takes time to get there
- Car needed: no
- Affordability: Affordable ($20-50 /day)

## Location & contact
- Address: Boracay Island, Philippines
- Coordinates: 11.9657799, 121.928598
- Destination guide: [Boracay](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/destinations/boracay)

# Nearby (within 50 km)

## Kite spots
- [Caticlan](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/caticlan) — best around Jan, 18–32% windy days, 10–11 kt, water 27–29 °C (4 km)

## Kite schools
- [Freestyle Academy Kitesurfing](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/freestyle-academy-kitesurfing) — https://freestyle-boracay.com/ (0 km)
- [Habagat Kiteboarding Center](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/habagat-kiteboarding-center) — http://www.kiteboracay.com/ (0 km)
- [Isla Kitesurfing and Wingfoiling School](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/isla-kitesurfing-and-wingfoiling-school) — https://www.islakitesurfing.com/ (0 km)
- [Padayon Kitesurfing Center Center & Rental](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/padayon-kitesurfing-center-center-rental) — http://www.padayonkiteboarding.com/ (0 km)
- [Greenyard Kitesurfing Club](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/greenyard-kitesurfing-club) — http://gy-kite.com/ (1 km)

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Source page: https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/boracay-island
Data & methodology: https://www.kitesurfspots.com/methodology
Monthly wind and temperature climatology is computed from Open-Meteo historical weather (3 years of daily data) and marine (sea-surface temperature) APIs. A windy day is a day whose maximum wind implies roughly 12 kt+ sustained. Listing details come from public kite-travel sources and Google Places, rewritten and reviewed.