# Willoughby Bay

Kitesurfing spot in Antigua, Antigua and Barbuda.

> Willoughby Bay is a sheltered beach spot designed for beginner-level progression, with consistently flat water and minimal chop throughout sessions. The protected bay geography and predictable wind funnelling create an ideal training environment for those developing foundational skills. The sandy beach access is straightforward and forgiving. Located in the Leeward Islands' trade wind belt, the spot offers the kind of stability newer riders need to focus on technique without fighting variable conditions or unexpected power surges.

## Best time to kitesurf
Willoughby Bay has no strongly reliable season; the windiest months are Feb, Mar and Jul: 29–36% of days reach 12 kt+, with 10–11 kt average daily wind, 26–29 °C water and 24–27 °C air.

| Month | Windy days (12 kt+) | Avg wind (kt) | Air °C | Water °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 11% | 9.6 | 24.5 | 26.6 |
| Feb | 36% | 10.9 | 24.3 | 26.1 |
| Mar | 29% | 10.3 | 24.6 | 26.2 |
| Apr | 11% | 9.3 | 25.1 | 26.7 |
| May | 6% | 9.7 | 26.3 | 28.1 |
| Jun | 16% | 10.4 | 26.9 | 28.8 |
| Jul | 30% | 11.3 | 27.1 | 29.1 |
| Aug | 17% | 9.7 | 27.4 | 29.8 |
| Sep | 2% | 8.3 | 27.5 | 30.3 |
| Oct | 12% | 9.2 | 27 | 29.8 |
| Nov | 10% | 9.2 | 26.4 | 28.8 |
| Dec | 23% | 9.5 | 25.5 | 28 |

## Highlights
- Sheltered flat water
- Beginner-ideal
- Sandy beach
- Predictable winds

## Amenities
Sandy beach launch, Shallow waters, Community nearby

## Location & contact
- Coordinates: 17.0614, -61.7523
- Destination guide: [Antigua](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/destinations/caribbean-leeward-islands)

# Nearby (within 50 km)

## Kite spots
- [Jabbas](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/jabbas) — best around Feb, 29–36% windy days, 10–11 kt, water 26–29 °C (3 km)
- [Dutchman's Bay](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/dutchman-s-bay) — best around Feb, 29–36% windy days, 10–11 kt, water 26–29 °C (5 km)
- [Carlisle Bay](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/carlisle-bay) — best around Feb, 29–36% windy days, 10–11 kt, water 26–29 °C (7 km)
- [Crabb's Peninsula](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/crabb-s-peninsula) — best around Feb, 29–36% windy days, 10–11 kt, water 26–29 °C (7 km)
- [Half Moon Bay](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/half-moon-bay) — best around Feb, 29–36% windy days, 10–11 kt, water 26–29 °C (7 km)

## Kite schools
- [Kelsick Kiteboarding: Kitesurfing & Wing Surf School Antigua](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/kelsick-kiteboarding-kitesurfing-wing-surf-school-antigua) — https://kelsickkiteboarding.com/ (11 km)
- [Kitesurf Antigua - Kitesurfing School and Rentals](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/kitesurf-antigua-kitesurfing-school-and-rentals) — http://kitesurfantigua.com/ (12 km)

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