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Kite Spot Kourou

3.5 — based on 16 community signals
4.3 12 especies 36 colaboradores

Kite Kourou offers year-round wind and access to French Guiana's coastal waters. A reliable spot near Le Bois Diable with growing community support.

⭐ Best for beginners chasing reliable wind.

updated 4 months ago
Dificultad
Principiante
Temp. del agua
24–28°C
Always windy

De un vistazo

Actividad
kite
Dificultad
beginner
Temp. del agua
24–28 °C
Mejores meses
Todo el año

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Mapa

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Mapa de ubicación de Kite Spot Kourou © Google · Datos del mapa © Google, colaboradores
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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

Open-Meteo
Viento
9.2 kn
Olas
0.84 m
Agua
29.5°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: E (60%)
Now: ESE (107°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 1.83m

Hoy: Alta 11:00 (+0.17m), Baja 04:00 (-0.46m)

+0.9 m0 m-0.9 m
▼ 04:00 · -0.46m ▲ 11:00 · +0.17m ▼ 16:00 · -0.28m ▲ 23:00 · +0.38m Ahora -0.2m
Vie 18Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24
UV9.1 · very high Aire PM2.55 · good 06:20 18:28
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
09-18 10.6 0.84 9 0mm
09-19 10.1 0.84 9 1mm
09-20 11.1 0.78 9 0mm
09-21 9 0.76 9 0mm
09-22 9.1 0.62 9 2mm
09-23 10 0.74 9 2mm
09-24 9.8 0.72 9 0mm
🌡 Water temp: Normal for Sep (24–28°C)

About this spot

Kite Spot Kourou sits on the Atlantic coast of French Guiana, near the landmark area of Le Bois Diable. The spot delivers consistent conditions across all seasons, making it accessible to kite enthusiasts whether you visit in summer or winter months. The location is outside a marine protected area, offering straightforward access for riders of all levels. The spot benefits from a small but active community. Three community-contributed videos document conditions and techniques, while 12 species observations suggest healthy marine activity in the area. This combination means you'll find recent real-world footage and local knowledge to help plan your session. French Guiana's tropical climate keeps water conditions warm year-round. The consistent wind patterns make Kite Spot Kourou a reliable destination when other Atlantic locations turn unpredictable. Whether you're traveling solo or with a group, the spot's year-round viability removes the guesswork from scheduling. Access is straightforward since the area lies outside protected zones. The growing video library and species data indicate increasing attention from the global kite community, meaning more recent beta is available than ever before.

📖 Guía: Buceo en Francia: 220 Lugares Desde Lagos Alpinos Hasta Arrecifes Tropicales

Mejores meses

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Esenciales del viaje

Todo lo que necesitas antes de hacer la maleta — checklist, sol, logística.

Trip checklist

  • 🛂 Visa-free or visa-on-arrival
  • 🤿 Pack: 3/2 mm shorty
  • 🪁 IKO/VDWS card if booking lessons
  • 🧴 Reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50+
  • 🔌 Plug type C/E/F · 230V adapter
  • 💊 Seasickness meds + ear drops
  • 📱 Offline maps + emergency contact

Quick facts

  • 🌓 Moon First quarter · 48%
  • 🤿 Wetsuit 3/2 mm shorty
  • GPS
Información de sostenibilidad
🌍 CO2 footprint MAD ↔ 6261km · ~1440kg · €26

Preguntas frecuentes

When is the best time to kite at Kourou?

Kite Spot Kourou works year-round, so you can plan around your schedule rather than hunting for peak season. Consistent wind patterns mean reliable conditions in any month.

What is the difficulty level and water depth?

Specific difficulty ratings and depth data are not currently documented for this spot. Check community videos or contact local operators for current conditions before your trip.

What marine life will I see?

Twelve species observations have been recorded at Kite Spot Kourou. Watch the community videos to see what other riders have encountered in the water.

Do I need permits or is it in a protected area?

Kite Spot Kourou is not inside a marine protected area, so access is straightforward. Check local French Guiana regulations for any general water sports requirements before you go.

Operadores cerca de este spot

Centros de buceo, escuelas de kite y surf en un radio de 10 km, desde OpenStreetMap.

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Observaciones verificadas de especies marinas

5 registros · 5 especies · fuentes: OBIS, GBIF

Pomacea diffusa

Gastropoda · Ampullariidae
GBIF
Última observación:
15 ene 2026
×1registros

Clibanarius symmetricus

Malacostraca · Diogenidae
GBIF
Última observación:
4 ene 2026
×1registros

Pachygrapsus gracilis

Malacostraca · Grapsidae
GBIF
Última observación:
4 ene 2026
×1registros

Thaisella coronata

Gastropoda · Muricidae
GBIF
Última observación:
4 ene 2026
×1registros

Littoraria nebulosa

Gastropoda · Littorinidae
GBIF
Última observación:
3 ene 2026
×1registros

Datos: 187.991 observaciones de OBIS (Ocean Biodiversity Information System) y GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility). CC-BY 4.0.

See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

[HD] Kitesurfing in troubled water - Kourou FG

IhomersI
💬 1 top comments
  • ENooooooooooooooorme ce Spot de KOUROU !!!!!

    @OlivierRAILEYRideSupBoards · 👍 0

kite kourou by ...sac...

sachamain
💬 2 top comments
  • T'as pas le droit de mettre un lycra "fucking area" pour faire ta vidéo ;-) !! tu progresse fort, ça envoie ! prochaine étape : no foot et doubles rotations ! see you marco

    @naish62 · 👍 0
  • yess jerem ! Bonne année à toute la famille ! De nouvelle vidéo sont dispos ! cliques sur mon pseudo ! je t'envie, il fait vraiment froid ici ! see you marco

    @naish62 · 👍 0

Kitesurf Octobre 2015 kourou

Grégoire Stephan
wind peaks Feb-Mar-Jan, calmest Aug-Jun-Jul, water 24-28°C.

Clima mensual de 5 años

60 muestras
0 5 10 15 20 25 JFMAMJJASOND
rango p25–p75 Mediana Viento (nudos) Aire (°C)

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