# West Bay Beach

Kitesurfing spot in Roatán, Honduras.

> West Bay Beach on Roatán offers variable conditions spanning flat spells to moderate chop depending on wind and swell patterns. The sandy beach provides simple launch logistics for riders of all developing levels. Protected by the island's geography, the bay avoids extreme swells while still maintaining enough texture to build confidence. Trade winds during the dry season deliver consistent sessions. The spot works equally well for those learning fundamentals or reinforcing intermediate skills in manageable conditions.

## Best time to kitesurf
The best months to kitesurf West Bay Beach are Dec–Aug: 60–85% of days reach 12 kt+, with 12–15 kt average daily wind, 27–30 °C water and 25–28 °C air.

| Month | Windy days (12 kt+) | Avg wind (kt) | Air °C | Water °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 68% | 13 | 25.4 | 27.3 |
| Feb | 74% | 14.1 | 25.4 | 27.1 |
| Mar | 75% | 14.6 | 26 | 27.5 |
| Apr | 77% | 14.4 | 26.8 | 27.8 |
| May | 74% | 14.1 | 27.6 | 28.7 |
| Jun | 76% | 14.3 | 28 | 29.6 |
| Jul | 85% | 14.7 | 27.7 | 29 |
| Aug | 62% | 12.9 | 27.9 | 29.6 |
| Sep | 49% | 11.8 | 28.2 | 30.4 |
| Oct | 31% | 10.8 | 27.8 | 30.3 |
| Nov | 30% | 10.6 | 26.4 | 28.7 |
| Dec | 60% | 12.4 | 26 | 28.3 |

## Highlights
- Variable flat to choppy water
- Sandy beach launch
- Beginner-friendly access
- Island-protected bay

## Amenities
Sandy beach access, Bay protection, Nearby village services

## Location & contact
- Coordinates: 16.3209, -86.6316
- Destination guide: [Roatán](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/destinations/honduras-bay-islands)

# Nearby (within 50 km)

## Kite spots
- [Sandy Bay](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/sandy-bay) — best Dec – Aug, 60–85% windy days, 12–15 kt, water 27–30 °C (2 km)
- [French Cay](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/french-cay) — best Jan – Aug, 66–84% windy days, 13–15 kt, water 27–30 °C (8 km)
- [Camp Bay](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/camp-bay) — best Jan – Aug, 66–85% windy days, 13–15 kt, water 27–30 °C (10 km)
- [Half Moon Bay](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/half-moon-bay-2) — best Jan – Aug, 66–85% windy days, 13–15 kt, water 27–30 °C (10 km)

## Kite schools
- [Kitesurf Roatan](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/kitesurf-roatan) — https://www.kitesurfroatan.com/ (38 km)

---
Source page: https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/west-bay-beach
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.