Kitesurf - Where to go in Oct/Nov??

[kite_neil]

Hi All,

 

Sure this has probably been discussed before but I am confused as hell - trying to sort out a kitesurf holiday for sometime October / November - seem to be conflicting views on where in the world to go to - my main worry is finding some wind! Am still pretty much a newbie at this sport so just want some time on water practising riding around - so far I have on the list Brazil (Combuco, Prea), Vietnam (Mui Ne), or Egypt - although Brazil seems to have pretty much gauranteed wind every day? Anyone got any advice??? Will be travelling on my own I think so looking for some like minded folk wherever i end up.

 

Any advice very greatfully received

 

Cheers

 

N

[chase]

Mui Ne is fickle and windier Dec/Jan and we still had 5 days with nothing in the windy season. hear good things about Brazil. I think Egypt again is better in the Summer and can be a little fickle in our winter.

 

How about Morrocco? closer to home and super windy, its on my list of place to go.

[goofz]

looking at wind statistics and generally having a research online I found that cape verde is a possibility for the months you are thinking of, although January to April are the best months

 

I think it is also the time when there are heavier waves and shore break in mui ne so maybe not beast for learning

 

I cant wait to go to Brazil next year, when I go I will be travelling alone as well so this seems a great place to do it - no idea on time of year specifically but the season is July-December/January so looks a good choice

 

Morocco is a 'one-away' trip - middle of nowhere in Dakhla staying in tents with expensive alcohol... puts me off it!

[mkratty]

cape verde can be good in early winter . just have a look on wind maps ect as once it kicks in it good untill early summer .best kiting holiday ever..

[gravyboat]

There's a good thread called somthing like world winds by month. Says where in the world it's windy in what months. It's quite hard to find by searching because of the title but they won't sticky it. Try have a look for that

[mvandijk]

I'm starting a kitesurf school on October 15 in Sao Vicente (a Cape Verde island) - so I'm not impartial.

For a near guarantee of good wind to learn every day (> 90% chance 11-25 knots), I recommend Sao Vicente and Brazil.

[destroyer]

Brazil, hands down

[stig31]

hey i am also doing a solo trip in october for a month but ended up looking at mancora peru there are 4 spots within an 40 min drive and its always windy in one of them and cheap as chips plus good waves

also manta in ecuador is windy then i think did 2 months there last year on a $30us a day budget beer food and bed easy san marianita is the best nearby beach also very good for learning good schools and about a 4 mile long sandy beech

[badgb21]

Dahab has been getting a good review on here recently- see thread here

http://forum.kitecrowd.com/kitesurfing/dahab-185757.html

 

Stats look pretty reasonable too;

Dahab Wind & Weather | Waveriders

 

You just need the stomach for it!

[vinny]

I looked into Dahab, guaranteed wind but always off shore !!!! If your thinking of Egypt give Moonbeach in Ras Sudr a google. Huge man made flat lagoons, lots of schools and accomodation around there. Looks really good but would do some research and looks like some schools dont allow you to launch off there spots !!!! worth looking though i reckon, also try kitebeaches.com may give you some ideas and info....

[kite_neil]

Cheers all - will check out some of your recommendations. Hadnt thought of Cape Verde, Ecuador or Peru.

 

Anyone been to Brazil this time of year?? Any recommendations on locations/schools out there?

[Druncan]

Just booked Sharm mid Nov. Kitejunkies and an apartment in Nabq. Fek'n £650!!! for flights and bargain £120 for apartment for a week Hol insurance £11 for 2 with Kitesurfing and Scuba 30m guided £5m Fingers crossed and counting down,,,,,,,

[Spyke]

I looked into Dahab, guaranteed wind but always off shore !!!!

 

Not at centre 4 it isnt, which is the better kitesurfing location.