Wave Kiting

north.west · Since 14 Jun 2009 15 Posts

Right now, where would you go for reliably wind, and waves?
I have the next 4-6 weeks off(possibly more), an expiring lease, a healthy unemployment check, and a disdain for the shit winter that we are having. Im not interested in flat water, I am interested in warm water. For a point of reference I hit N. Peru last fall, and would love similar conditions. Costa Rica? Brazil? Barbados? Bali?

Where would you go?

TWIN-FIN · Since 24 May 2006 805 Posts Portland, OR Hot Monkey

Byron Bay Oz. Good waves, consistent wind, sunshine, and topless beaches = more smiles per mile Mr. Green

Jackal · Since 17 Dec 2005 147 Posts WS Stoked

southern Brazil can be good right now, but $$$$$$

Chooch · Fri Feb 12, 10 9:11 am

Not sure when it pumps but the Baja coast could be good if its going

Pete · Since 29 Oct 2007 843 Posts Opinionated

forrest · Fri Feb 12, 10 9:51 am **Re: Wave Kiting**

Agreed. What a blast we had out there. You still need a 5/3 but you don't need booties, gloves, or a hood.

cosmodog · Since 06 Oct 2005 204 Posts Stoked

PSC is great, but check the roads. They got pounded with rain this winter and I would guess that the road is a real mess.

MasViento · Since 03 Mar 2009 235 Posts 97031 Stoked

Yeah my 2 friends that have been there say it rocks. But not a place to bring non-kiters. Not much else to do (read as leave the GF at home).
Im planning a spring trip. But I hear its goo there now.

http://www.solosports.net/

Peace,
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shred_da_gorge · Fri Feb 12, 10 11:22 am

Mavericks is breaking right now!

Oh wait, you said warm water...

genek · Since 21 Jul 2006 2165 Posts East Po KGB

It really depends on what you want. San Carlos cranks in Spring starting around March, but NW swell doesn't wrap well in there (South facing bay) so SW swells translate to much bigger waves. A 10ft NW swell is similar to a 5ft SW swell. In Spring more swells are NW. Also, waves are long and smooth with side-off wind, but they're pretty rampy. Fun to ride, but if you're jonesing a more critical wave you won't find it there. Finally in the Spring you'll probably have thigh to chest high waves most days. You'll get some head high plus days too if you're lucky, but don't count on it. I think Norcal should be firing right now for an easy place to get to. Otherwise probably hit the Southern hemisphere.

jblum · Since 13 Jul 2008 306 Posts The Gorge Obsessed

Not sure how the wind is in PSC compared to Barilles/ La Ventana, but Baja Sur has been almost without wind for the past few weeks. Not sure if this translates up north, but it would be worth looking into before going.

The wind almost completely dies off by mid March and it gets hot! At least you'll have warm beaches to drink on!

captain crusty · Since 30 Aug 2005 92 Posts PDX

genek is right on
winter is usally swell and no wind, lucky to get both
spring wind and sometimes swell
summer, tons of wind, no swell...unless you time a southern swell
could be a long wait, siting in the dust under a tarp smokin shity green
usually late fall is a good call
mush burgers except for the chlili bowl...kinda bleak wave really

Barbados is pretty nice right now, been there a few times
usually swell and wind with tropical temps
stay at
http://www.definitivecaribbean.com/accommodation/PointViewApartments.aspx

never been to oz, good bet though
or pichilemu chile is like santa cruz in the 50's with wind and left handers all around

Ataud_Verde · Since 04 Oct 2009 36 Posts 40.59°N 73.86°W

I wouldn't bother with Costa Rica for wave riding.

Nicaragua is great (and waay cheaper) but you need a boat. (And in some spots a wetsuit).

north.west · Since 14 Jun 2009 15 Posts

As it turns out I will be heading to Nicaragua for work. Care to share any details on what to hit?

north.west · Since 14 Jun 2009 15 Posts

Not interested in kiting here.

sentone · Since 10 Feb 2006 66 Posts

winter.......waves........lots of waves......to much waves.......gotta hide from the waves.....small islands....warm water.......direct flights.......no secret.....hawaii...its been .....nuts ,,,,this winter.....one of the biggest in years......lots of wind as lots of frontal passages......15-25 tonight with 3 more larger swells by the week end.....hotels are runing way empty ......tourest pop is down.......ya not so exotic as some spots but .......but weve had are hands full....... Exclamation

Ryan · Since 14 Jul 2005 537 Posts Oregon Addicted

Yep, PSC is mostly smallish fat waves as Gene said. fun for sure but its also really windy which sometimes makes it hard just to stay in the wave. If you do catch it with a big swell the waves gets a bit more punch to it and is loads of fun.

Here in Oz (East Coast) we are in the wind and swell window that lasts for 3 months or so. mostly beach breaks with a point here and there. warm wind and waves in the shoulder to just overhead size. Winds are typically 15-20. its almost a perfect set up but there isnt a good point set up with exposure to the wind, so its mostly riding beach breaks and finding some banks. good fun though come on over. Very Happy