Category: Ocean Adventures
-
Kitesurfing Wind and Swell Forecast Guide
Read More →: Kitesurfing Wind and Swell Forecast GuideSituation Check, in this order Planning use Planning the evening before Wind direction, then gusts Direction tells you what kind of wind to expect, as Tarifa’s Levante and Poniente show. Gusts decide whether the day is comfortable or only looks good. Planning a wave session Swell period, then swell height Period shapes how waves are…
-
Best Kites for Wave Riding
Read More →: Best Kites for Wave RidingStanding on the beach with a freeride kite and a clean swell, the best kite for waves is usually a dedicated wave kite: light, quick to turn, easy to depower and happy to drift downwind with you. Quick picks by trait: Drift first: Cabrinha Drifter Apex. Smooth and predictable: the standard DUOTONE Neo. Sharp and…
-
Kitesurfing Safety Gear for Open Ocean
Read More →: Kitesurfing Safety Gear for Open OceanSituation Kit What it solves Planning use Crash or wipeout Helmet Protects your head during crashes Wear it every session. Choose a lightweight, ventilated shell in a high-visibility colour. Hard fall in the water Impact vest or personal flotation device (PFD) Adds protection and buoyancy without limiting movement Pick a fit that lets you move…
-
Tides and Currents for Kitesurfers
Read More →: Tides and Currents for KitesurfersTerm What tide agencies say Planning use Spring tide Occurs twice each lunar month, one to two days after new or full moon. High tides run higher and low tides lower than average. Expect the biggest change in beach width between tides. Plan launch and landing for both the low and the high. Neap tide…
-
Kitesurfing Offshore Wind Safety
Read More →: Kitesurfing Offshore Wind SafetyPhase What to check or do Planning use Before leaving home Read the forecast for direction (degrees or compass points), average speed and gusts, for your specific spot Rule out offshore days before you pack the car On the beach Work out whether the wind blows from land towards the sea. Do not trust calm-looking…
-
Wave Kitesurfing Boards: Directional vs Twintip
Read More →: Wave Kitesurfing Boards: Directional vs TwintipQuick answer: for directional vs twin tip kiteboard waves, a directional board is the better wave tool because you can move your feet and the board is built for one riding direction. A twintip stays easier for riders who prefer one fixed stance. The sections below compare the two boards on shape, stance, straps and…
-
How to Read Ocean Waves for Kitesurfing
Read More →: How to Read Ocean Waves for KitesurfingQuick answer: Learning how to read waves kitesurfing starts on the beach. Find the peak, note which way the shoulder runs, and track the gap between sets before you rig. Watch longer if the break keeps changing. This routine is the observation layer under how to kitesurf in waves. It needs no forecast tool, only…