Playa de Nueva Armenia, Honduras
Roatan, Honduras
About Playa de Nueva Armenia, Honduras
Nueva Armenia averages 6.3 knots with roughly 1.5 rideable days yearly. Winter trades (Jan-Feb) offer your only realistic window. Go if you're flexible; skip if you need consistency.
6.3 kts
6.3 kts
1.5
13:00–16:00
Monthly wind profile
Bars = average wind speed in knots. Solid = best months.
Best months
Wind directions
Amenities
Hazards
Launch notes
Flat water conditions are ideal for launching, though very light winds (6.3 kt avg) require careful beach positioning. Best launches occur during westerly wind directions when the beach faces favorable conditions.
Gear & clothing
Gear · Bring a large 17m+ kite to maximize light wind performance, as average conditions are marginal for kitesurfing. A directional board or small wave board works well on the flat water.
Clothing · A thin 2-3mm wetsuit or rash guard is sufficient given Roatan's warm Caribbean waters year-round. Sun protection is critical due to tropical sun intensity.
Crowd & etiquette
Respect local fishing activities and give wide berth to any commercial or recreational boats. Keep sessions close to shore given the light wind conditions typical year-round.
Additional notes
This spot is extremely light wind with only 1.5 windy days annually; visit during January-February peak season for best conditions. Check local weather forecasts closely as consistent thermals are rare, making this more suitable for experienced light-wind kiters.