# Carlisle Bay

Kitesurfing spot in Antigua, Antigua and Barbuda.

> Carlisle Bay provides a protected environment suitable for both beginners building confidence and early-intermediate riders seeking slightly more dynamic conditions. The bay's sheltered character keeps water generally flat with manageable texture, reducing the intimidation factor while offering enough variation to progress technique. Reliable trade winds blow consistently into the bay. The location's accessibility and calm demeanour make it a dependable practice venue for a wide range of skill levels across the progression spectrum.

## Best time to kitesurf
Carlisle Bay has no strongly reliable season; the windiest months are Feb, Mar and Jul: 29–36% of days reach 12 kt+, with 10–11 kt average daily wind, 26–29 °C water and 24–27 °C air.

| Month | Windy days (12 kt+) | Avg wind (kt) | Air °C | Water °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 11% | 9.6 | 24.5 | 26.6 |
| Feb | 36% | 10.9 | 24.3 | 26.1 |
| Mar | 29% | 10.3 | 24.6 | 26.2 |
| Apr | 11% | 9.3 | 25.1 | 26.7 |
| May | 6% | 9.7 | 26.3 | 28.1 |
| Jun | 16% | 10.4 | 26.9 | 28.8 |
| Jul | 30% | 11.3 | 27.1 | 29.1 |
| Aug | 17% | 9.7 | 27.4 | 29.8 |
| Sep | 2% | 8.3 | 27.5 | 30.3 |
| Oct | 12% | 9.2 | 27 | 29.8 |
| Nov | 10% | 9.2 | 26.4 | 28.8 |
| Dec | 23% | 9.5 | 25.5 | 28 |

## Highlights
- Flat protected bay
- Beginner-intermediate friendly
- Reliable winds
- Easy access

## Amenities
Easy beach launch, Sheltered waters, Nearby services

## Location & contact
- Coordinates: 17.0433, -61.8156
- Destination guide: [Antigua](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/destinations/caribbean-leeward-islands)

# Nearby (within 50 km)

## Kite spots
- [Half Moon Bay](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/half-moon-bay) — best around Feb, 29–36% windy days, 10–11 kt, water 26–29 °C (2 km)
- [Jabbas](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/jabbas) — best around Feb, 29–36% windy days, 10–11 kt, water 26–29 °C (4 km)
- [Dutchman's Bay](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/dutchman-s-bay) — best around Feb, 29–36% windy days, 10–11 kt, water 26–29 °C (6 km)
- [Willoughby Bay](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/willoughby-bay) — best around Feb, 29–36% windy days, 10–11 kt, water 26–29 °C (7 km)
- [Crabb's Peninsula](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/crabb-s-peninsula) — best around Feb, 29–36% windy days, 10–11 kt, water 26–29 °C (10 km)

## Kite schools
- [Kelsick Kiteboarding: Kitesurfing & Wing Surf School Antigua](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/kelsick-kiteboarding-kitesurfing-wing-surf-school-antigua) — https://kelsickkiteboarding.com/ (13 km)
- [Kitesurf Antigua - Kitesurfing School and Rentals](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/kitesurf-antigua-kitesurfing-school-and-rentals) — http://kitesurfantigua.com/ (13 km)

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Source page: https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/carlisle-bay
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.