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Southwest Cay

Name: Southwest Cay
Price range: $$

7.6

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When to kitesurf Southwest Cay

Southwest 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.

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

About Southwest Cay

Southwest Cay serves intermediate and advanced riders seeking challenge. Exposed location funnels gusty trade winds and choppy conditions, creating an energetic playground for experienced kiters. Shallow water persists, supporting sandy launches but demanding precise board handling. Variable gust patterns reward tactical positioning and edge awareness. Less crowded than main island spots, offering more water to explore. Not for beginners.

Amenities

Basic parkingNatural scenery

Highlights

Exposed, gusty winds
Choppy water texture
Intermediate+ focused
Shallow sandy bottom

Wind forecast (6 days)

via OpenWeather

MON10ktgust 14Marginal

TUE12ktgust 16Marginal

WED9ktgust 13Marginal

THU10ktgust 14Marginal

FRI14ktgust 19On!

SAT18ktgust 25On!

Live webcams

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Wind & conditions

Wind reliability2.8
Avg wind (peak months)10 kt
Water temp25–31 °C
Best seasonAround Dec

Season Stats

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

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

Schools and shops nearby

🛍️ Paradise Blue Surf Shop6.6

bahamas

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Other kite spots nearby

Lyford Cay9 km · best Around Dec · 24–31% windy days
Montagu Bay24 km · best Around Dec · 24–31% windy days
Junkanoo Beach26 km · best Around Dec · 24–31% windy days
Nassau/Paradise Island27 km · best Around Dec · 24–31% windy days
Rose Island50 km · best Around Mar · 50–52% windy days

Conditions score

Data-derived

7.6/10

💨Wind reliability8.1
💧Water conditions6.9
🏖️Launch zone7.2
🌅Scenery7.4

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.