# Half Moon Bay

Kitesurfing spot in Antigua, Antigua and Barbuda.

> Half Moon Bay serves intermediate to advanced kiters with waves and wind chop creating engaging, dynamic conditions. The sandy beach launch allows reasonable access despite the more challenging water state. Swell and wind-generated texture demand solid board control and tactical decision-making. Located in the Leeward Islands with exposure to Atlantic influences, the bay delivers enough character to interest experienced riders seeking to refine technique in varied water rather than flat, protected settings.

## Best time to kitesurf
Half Moon 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
- Waves and wind chop
- Intermediate-advanced focus
- Sandy beach
- Dynamic sessions

## Amenities
Sandy beach launch, Wave zone, Moderate access

## Location & contact
- Coordinates: 17.0241, -61.8045
- Destination guide: [Antigua](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/destinations/caribbean-leeward-islands)

# Nearby (within 50 km)

## Kite spots
- [Carlisle Bay](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/carlisle-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 (7 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 (11 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/ (14 km)
- [Kitesurf Antigua - Kitesurfing School and Rentals](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/kitesurf-antigua-kitesurfing-school-and-rentals) — http://kitesurfantigua.com/ (15 km)

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Source page: https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/half-moon-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.