# Nassau/Paradise Island

Kitesurfing spot in Nassau, Bahamas.

> Nassau's lagoon provides ultra-calm, crystal-clear water perfect for beginners mastering board control and basic technique. Sandy bottom and minimal current create a forgiving learning environment. The spot's proximity to tourist infrastructure means easy access to accommodation, food, and equipment rental. Trade winds provide consistent energy, though thermal afternoon effects can reduce reliability. Ideal for first-time sessions or skill consolidation.

## Best time to kitesurf
Nassau/Paradise Island 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, 24–27 °C water and 24–26 °C air.

| Month | Windy days (12 kt+) | Avg wind (kt) | Air °C | Water °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 17% | 9 | 22.7 | 24.6 |
| Feb | 19% | 9.9 | 23.8 | 24.9 |
| Mar | 24% | 10.2 | 24.3 | 25.4 |
| Apr | 12% | 9.6 | 25 | 26.6 |
| May | 9% | 8.7 | 26.1 | 28 |
| Jun | 3% | 8.3 | 27.4 | 29.7 |
| Jul | 1% | 8.9 | 29 | 31.3 |
| Aug | 11% | 8.9 | 29.4 | 31 |
| Sep | 4% | 7.6 | 29 | 30.2 |
| Oct | 17% | 9.4 | 27.2 | 28.9 |
| Nov | 28% | 10.2 | 25.6 | 26.5 |
| Dec | 31% | 10.3 | 24 | 24.3 |

## Highlights
- Flat lagoon water
- Sandy bottom
- Tourist amenities nearby
- Beginner-focused

## Amenities
Nearby resorts, Equipment rental, Food and drink

## Location & contact
- Coordinates: 25.08, -77.32
- Destination guide: [Nassau](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/destinations/nassau)

# Nearby (within 50 km)

## Kite spots
- [Junkanoo Beach](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/junkanoo-beach) — best around Dec, 24–31% windy days, 10 kt, water 24–27 °C (2 km)
- [Montagu Bay](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/montagu-bay) — best around Dec, 24–31% windy days, 10 kt, water 24–27 °C (4 km)
- [Lyford Cay](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/lyford-cay) — best around Dec, 24–31% windy days, 10 kt, water 26–28 °C (19 km)
- [Rose Island](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/rose-island) — best around Mar, 50–52% windy days, 12 kt, water 25 °C (23 km)
- [Southwest Cay](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/southwest-cay) — best around Dec, 24–31% windy days, 10 kt, water 26–28 °C (27 km)

## Kite shops
- [Paradise Blue Surf Shop](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/shops/paradise-blue-surf-shop) (0 km)

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Source page: https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/nassau-paradise-island
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.