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Half Moon Bay

Name: Half Moon Bay
Address: HN
Price range: $$

7.6

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When to kitesurf Half Moon Bay

The best months to kitesurf Half Moon Bay are Jan–Aug: 66–85% of days reach 12 kt+, with 13–15 kt average daily wind, 27–30 °C water and 26–28 °C air.

Open-Meteo climatology, 3-year average of daily data. How we calculate this

About Half Moon Bay

Half Moon Bay near Coxen Hole delivers sheltered, flat water conditions perfect for learners and sessions during lighter wind periods. The protected crescent shape minimizes swell exposure and offers reliable launch zones across tidal ranges. Shallow depths encourage confident water entry and reduce recovery complications. This bay's calm character makes it essential for building early-stage muscle memory and comfort. The spot serves as an ideal warm-up or wind-dependent alternative to more exposed Bay Islands locations.

Amenities

Sandy beach accessShallow waterProtected bay area

Highlights

Flat protected water
Ideal for light wind days
Shallow beginner-friendly depths
Secure launch zone

Wind forecast (6 days)

via OpenWeather

WED6ktgust 8Light

THU8ktgust 12Marginal

FRI14ktgust 19On!

SAT9ktgust 13Marginal

SUN8ktgust 11Light

MON8ktgust 11Light

Live webcams

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Sandy Bay: West End

5.4 km away

Wind & conditions

Wind reliability7.9
Avg wind (peak months)14–15 kt
Water temp27–30 °C
Best seasonJan – Aug

Season Stats

Typical month-by-month snapshot — use live forecasts before you go.

Month	Wind chance	Avg wind	Air °C	Water °C
Jan	66%	12.7 kt	25.7	27.3
Feb	75%	14.1 kt	25.7	27.1
Mar	70%	14.5 kt	26.2	27.4
Apr	77%	14.4 kt	27	27.6
May	74%	14 kt	27.8	28.7
Jun	76%	14.3 kt	28.2	29.5
Jul	85%	14.7 kt	27.9	29.1
Aug	67%	12.8 kt	28.2	29.6
Sep	49%	11.8 kt	28.5	30.4
Oct	28%	10.8 kt	28.1	30.3
Nov	26%	10.3 kt	26.8	28.7
Dec	58%	12.3 kt	26.2	28.5

Other kite spots nearby

Camp Bay4 km · best Jan – Aug · 66–85% windy days
West Bay Beach10 km · best Dec – Aug · 60–85% windy days
French Cay12 km · best Jan – Aug · 66–84% windy days
Sandy Bay12 km · best Dec – Aug · 60–85% windy days

Conditions score

Data-derived

7.6/10

💨Wind reliability6.8
💧Water conditions8.2
🏖️Launch zone8.0
🌴Scenery7.5

How this score is calculated

Location

Getting there

By car: Parking varies by spot — check local signs and kite school partners.

Shuttle: Many schools offer pickups from nearby towns.