# Southwest Cay

Kitesurfing spot in .

> 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.

## Best time to kitesurf
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.

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

## Amenities
Basic parking, Natural scenery

## Location & contact
- Coordinates: 24.95, -77.55

# Nearby (within 50 km)

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

## Kite shops
- [Paradise Blue Surf Shop](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/shops/paradise-blue-surf-shop) (27 km)

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Source page: https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/southwest-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.