# Rum Point

Kitesurfing spot in Grand Cayman – East End, Cayman Islands.

> Rum Point caters to intermediate riders seeking a balance between sheltered access and more interesting riding. The mangrove-sheltered launch area provides natural protection for water entry, while flat to moderate chop conditions give intermediate riders enough texture for engaging sessions. The protected approach is particularly useful in stronger wind, and the lagoon geography offers a forgiving learning curve for those progressing beyond beginner conditions.

## Best time to kitesurf
Rum Point has no strongly reliable season; the windiest months are Mar, Nov and Dec: 15–38% of days reach 12 kt+, with 9–11 kt average daily wind, 27–30 °C water and 26–28 °C air.

| Month | Windy days (12 kt+) | Avg wind (kt) | Air °C | Water °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14% | 9.4 | 25.9 | 27.4 |
| Feb | 14% | 9.8 | 26.1 | 27 |
| Mar | 15% | 9.2 | 26.3 | 27.2 |
| Apr | 11% | 8.5 | 27 | 28.1 |
| May | 4% | 7.6 | 27.8 | 29.3 |
| Jun | 4% | 8.6 | 28.2 | 29.6 |
| Jul | 13% | 9.6 | 29.2 | 30.2 |
| Aug | 13% | 9.2 | 29.1 | 30.8 |
| Sep | 9% | 8.1 | 29 | 30.6 |
| Oct | 11% | 8.4 | 28.5 | 30.8 |
| Nov | 21% | 9.9 | 27.5 | 29.6 |
| Dec | 38% | 11.1 | 26.8 | 28.6 |

## Highlights
- Intermediate terrain
- Mangrove-sheltered launch
- Moderate chop
- Protected access

## Amenities
Mangrove shelter, Moderate chop waters, Protected lagoon entry

## Location & contact
- Coordinates: 19.35, -81.15
- Destination guide: [Grand Cayman – East End](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/destinations/grand-cayman-east-end)

# Nearby (within 50 km)

## Kite spots
- [East End Beach](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/east-end-beach) — best Feb, 63–67% windy days, 13 kt, water 27–29 °C (9 km)
- [Bodden Town Beach](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/bodden-town-beach) — best around Dec, 15–38% windy days, 9–11 kt, water 27–30 °C (18 km)
- [Barkers Beach](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/barkers-beach) — best around Dec, 15–38% windy days, 9–11 kt, water 27–30 °C (24 km)
- [Seven Mile Beach](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/seven-mile-beach) — best Dec, 67% windy days, 13 kt, water 29 °C (27 km)

## Kite schools
- [Kitesurf Cayman](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/kitesurf-cayman) — http://www.kitesurfcayman.com/ (23 km)

## Kite shops
- [Blue Wave Surf Shop](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/shops/blue-wave-surf-shop) — http://www.watermancayman.ky/ (24 km)

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Source page: https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/rum-point
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.