# Lyford Cay

Kitesurfing spot in Nassau, Bahamas.

> Lyford Cay's protected bay setting delivers gentle, stable wind patterns and calm water ideal for beginners building confidence. Light wind conditions suit learners still developing power management skills. The sheltered environment minimizes sudden gusts and choppy texture. Best approached during peak season months when trade winds strengthen sufficiently. Good for practicing fundamentals without intimidation from stronger conditions.

## Best time to kitesurf
Lyford Cay has no strongly reliable season; the windiest months are Mar, Nov and Dec: 24–31% of days reach 12 kt+, with 10 kt average daily wind, 26–28 °C water and 24–26 °C air.

| Month | Windy days (12 kt+) | Avg wind (kt) | Air °C | Water °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 17% | 9 | 22.7 | 25.6 |
| Feb | 19% | 9.9 | 23.8 | 25.4 |
| Mar | 24% | 10.2 | 24.3 | 25.6 |
| Apr | 12% | 9.6 | 25 | 26.4 |
| May | 9% | 8.7 | 26.1 | 27.5 |
| Jun | 3% | 8.3 | 27.4 | 28.9 |
| Jul | 1% | 8.9 | 29 | 30.8 |
| Aug | 11% | 8.9 | 29.4 | 30.9 |
| Sep | 4% | 7.6 | 29 | 30.2 |
| Oct | 17% | 9.4 | 27.2 | 29.3 |
| Nov | 28% | 10.2 | 25.6 | 27.5 |
| Dec | 31% | 10.3 | 24 | 25.6 |

## Highlights
- Protected bay setting
- Light wind access
- Beginner to intermediate
- Calm water

## Amenities
Beach parking, Nearby lodge, Beach bar

## Location & contact
- Coordinates: 25.02, -77.5
- Destination guide: [Nassau](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/destinations/nassau)

# Nearby (within 50 km)

## Kite spots
- [Southwest Cay](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/southwest-cay) — best around Dec, 24–31% windy days, 10 kt, water 26–28 °C (9 km)
- [Montagu Bay](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/montagu-bay) — best around Dec, 24–31% windy days, 10 kt, water 24–27 °C (16 km)
- [Junkanoo Beach](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/junkanoo-beach) — best around Dec, 24–31% windy days, 10 kt, water 24–27 °C (17 km)
- [Nassau/Paradise Island](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/nassau-paradise-island) — best around Dec, 24–31% windy days, 10 kt, water 24–27 °C (19 km)
- [Rose Island](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/rose-island) — best around Mar, 50–52% windy days, 12 kt, water 25 °C (42 km)

## Kite shops
- [Paradise Blue Surf Shop](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/shops/paradise-blue-surf-shop) (19 km)

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Source page: https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/lyford-cay
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.