# Dutchman's Bay

Kitesurfing spot in Antigua, Antigua and Barbuda.

> Dutchman's Bay offers intermediate riders a mix of flat and choppy water with more variety than beginner-only venues. The beach launch provides convenient entry, while a reef system creates additional features for progression. Conditions range from manageable chop to more dynamic water depending on wind strength and swell. This bay serves as a good stepping stone between protected beginner spots and more challenging open-water locations in the Leeward Islands.

## Best time to kitesurf
Dutchman's 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 to choppy conditions
- Reef features
- Intermediate terrain
- Beach launch

## Amenities
Beach launch, Reef access, Moderate facilities

## Location & contact
- Coordinates: 17.0892, -61.7945
- Destination guide: [Antigua](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/destinations/caribbean-leeward-islands)

# Nearby (within 50 km)

## Kite spots
- [Jabbas](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/jabbas) — best around Feb, 29–36% windy days, 10–11 kt, water 26–29 °C (4 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 (5 km)
- [Willoughby Bay](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/willoughby-bay) — best around Feb, 29–36% windy days, 10–11 kt, water 26–29 °C (5 km)
- [Carlisle Bay](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/carlisle-bay) — best around Feb, 29–36% windy days, 10–11 kt, water 26–29 °C (6 km)
- [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 (7 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/ (7 km)
- [Kitesurf Antigua - Kitesurfing School and Rentals](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/kitesurf-antigua-kitesurfing-school-and-rentals) — http://kitesurfantigua.com/ (8 km)

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Source page: https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/dutchman-s-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.