Where to Kitesurf in December: Best Wind Destinations
December opens up a completely different map for kitesurfing.
The trade winds strengthen across the Caribbean and Cape Verde, the Southern Hemisphere moves into its summer wind season, and winter monsoons begin to work across parts of Asia and East Africa.
Some destinations are already deep into their season. Others — such as Kalpitiya — only become reliable later in the month.
So, where should you kitesurf in December? Here are ten destinations worth considering.
The trade winds strengthen across the Caribbean and Cape Verde, the Southern Hemisphere moves into its summer wind season, and winter monsoons begin to work across parts of Asia and East Africa.
Some destinations are already deep into their season. Others — such as Kalpitiya — only become reliable later in the month.
So, where should you kitesurf in December? Here are ten destinations worth considering.
December Kitesurfing at a Glance
1. Ceará, Brazil
Season: July–January
December wind: around 18–28 kt
Conditions: ocean, lagoons, downwinders
Level: beginner to advanced
December is still part of the main kitesurfing season in Northeast Brazil.
The strongest trade winds usually arrive earlier in the season, but the Ceará coast continues to offer regular windy days through December. Around Preá and Jericoacoara, riders can expect predominantly open-ocean conditions, while other parts of the coast offer flatter water and lagoons.
What makes Ceará particularly interesting is the possibility of turning a kite holiday into a journey.
Instead of riding the same beach every day, you can travel along the coast, explore different spots and use long downwinders to move between them.
This is also how we explore Ceará on our Kite Hub Brazil trips — combining different riding spots, downwinders and coastal exploration rather than staying at a single kite beach.
Best for: downwinders, progression, freeride and multi-spot trips.
December wind: around 18–28 kt
Conditions: ocean, lagoons, downwinders
Level: beginner to advanced
December is still part of the main kitesurfing season in Northeast Brazil.
The strongest trade winds usually arrive earlier in the season, but the Ceará coast continues to offer regular windy days through December. Around Preá and Jericoacoara, riders can expect predominantly open-ocean conditions, while other parts of the coast offer flatter water and lagoons.
What makes Ceará particularly interesting is the possibility of turning a kite holiday into a journey.
Instead of riding the same beach every day, you can travel along the coast, explore different spots and use long downwinders to move between them.
This is also how we explore Ceará on our Kite Hub Brazil trips — combining different riding spots, downwinders and coastal exploration rather than staying at a single kite beach.
Best for: downwinders, progression, freeride and multi-spot trips.
2. Cabo de la Vela, Colombia
Season: December–August
December wind: around 20–30 kt
Conditions: shallow bay, flat to choppy water
Level: intermediate and above, with learning possible in suitable areas
December marks the beginning of the strong wind season in Cabo de la Vela, on Colombia's Caribbean coast.
The region is known for powerful trade winds and a large bay with relatively protected water. That combination makes it very different from wave-oriented destinations such as Cape Town.
The remote location is part of the experience. Cabo de la Vela sits in the desert landscape of La Guajira, so getting there requires considerably more planning than travelling to a conventional kite resort.
For riders who prioritise wind over resort infrastructure, however, December is when this destination starts becoming particularly interesting.
Best for: strong wind, freeride and adventurous kite travel.
December wind: around 20–30 kt
Conditions: shallow bay, flat to choppy water
Level: intermediate and above, with learning possible in suitable areas
December marks the beginning of the strong wind season in Cabo de la Vela, on Colombia's Caribbean coast.
The region is known for powerful trade winds and a large bay with relatively protected water. That combination makes it very different from wave-oriented destinations such as Cape Town.
The remote location is part of the experience. Cabo de la Vela sits in the desert landscape of La Guajira, so getting there requires considerably more planning than travelling to a conventional kite resort.
For riders who prioritise wind over resort infrastructure, however, December is when this destination starts becoming particularly interesting.
Best for: strong wind, freeride and adventurous kite travel.
3. La Ventana, Mexico
Season: November–April
December wind: around 15–25 kt
Conditions: Sea of Cortez, chop
Level: beginner to advanced
By December, La Ventana's winter kite season is properly underway.
Local thermal effects and regional weather systems create regular daytime wind, usually building from late morning into the afternoon.
The water tends to be choppy rather than perfectly flat, making La Ventana useful not only for learning but also for progressing beyond ideal lagoon conditions.
Another advantage is the kite community. During winter, the town becomes heavily oriented around wind sports, so it works particularly well for solo travellers and riders who want the social side of a kite destination.
Best for: freeride, progression, kite community and winter escapes.
December wind: around 15–25 kt
Conditions: Sea of Cortez, chop
Level: beginner to advanced
By December, La Ventana's winter kite season is properly underway.
Local thermal effects and regional weather systems create regular daytime wind, usually building from late morning into the afternoon.
The water tends to be choppy rather than perfectly flat, making La Ventana useful not only for learning but also for progressing beyond ideal lagoon conditions.
Another advantage is the kite community. During winter, the town becomes heavily oriented around wind sports, so it works particularly well for solo travellers and riders who want the social side of a kite destination.
Best for: freeride, progression, kite community and winter escapes.
4. Cape Town, South Africa
Season: November–March
December wind: often 25–35+ kt
Conditions: strong wind, waves, cold water
Level: intermediate to advanced
December is firmly inside Cape Town's summer wind season.
The famous south-easterly Cape Doctor regularly produces strong conditions along the Atlantic coastline, particularly around Blouberg.
This is one of the reasons Cape Town has become a global training destination for Big Air riders.
But the same conditions that make it attractive to experienced riders can make it demanding for beginners: strong wind, waves, shorebreak and cold water are all part of the experience.
Best for: Big Air, strong wind, waves and advanced progression.
December wind: often 25–35+ kt
Conditions: strong wind, waves, cold water
Level: intermediate to advanced
December is firmly inside Cape Town's summer wind season.
The famous south-easterly Cape Doctor regularly produces strong conditions along the Atlantic coastline, particularly around Blouberg.
This is one of the reasons Cape Town has become a global training destination for Big Air riders.
But the same conditions that make it attractive to experienced riders can make it demanding for beginners: strong wind, waves, shorebreak and cold water are all part of the experience.
Best for: Big Air, strong wind, waves and advanced progression.
5. Cape Verde
Season: November–May
December wind: around 15–25 kt
Conditions: ocean, chop and waves
Level: intermediate to advanced depending on the spot
By December, the northeast trade-wind season is becoming established across Cape Verde.
Sal is the best-known kite island, offering a mixture of freeride conditions and serious wave spots.
Compared with November, December is a more convincing month for a dedicated kite trip because the winter trade-wind pattern is further established.
The winter swell season also starts making Cape Verde particularly attractive to riders interested in wave riding.
Best for: trade winds, ocean riding and waves.
December wind: around 15–25 kt
Conditions: ocean, chop and waves
Level: intermediate to advanced depending on the spot
By December, the northeast trade-wind season is becoming established across Cape Verde.
Sal is the best-known kite island, offering a mixture of freeride conditions and serious wave spots.
Compared with November, December is a more convincing month for a dedicated kite trip because the winter trade-wind pattern is further established.
The winter swell season also starts making Cape Verde particularly attractive to riders interested in wave riding.
Best for: trade winds, ocean riding and waves.
6. Perth, Western Australia
Season: November–March
December wind: around 15–25 kt
Conditions: ocean, afternoon sea breeze, flat-water options
Level: beginner to advanced
December falls directly inside Western Australia's summer sea-breeze season.
Around Perth, the regular south-westerly sea breeze known as the Fremantle Doctor often develops during the afternoon.
That creates a predictable daily rhythm: lighter mornings followed by increasingly windy afternoons.
The coastline offers everything from ocean riding to more protected conditions, while the scale of Western Australia makes it particularly attractive for riders who want to combine kitesurfing with a road trip.
Best for: summer sea breezes, varied spots and road trips.
December wind: around 15–25 kt
Conditions: ocean, afternoon sea breeze, flat-water options
Level: beginner to advanced
December falls directly inside Western Australia's summer sea-breeze season.
Around Perth, the regular south-westerly sea breeze known as the Fremantle Doctor often develops during the afternoon.
That creates a predictable daily rhythm: lighter mornings followed by increasingly windy afternoons.
The coastline offers everything from ocean riding to more protected conditions, while the scale of Western Australia makes it particularly attractive for riders who want to combine kitesurfing with a road trip.
Best for: summer sea breezes, varied spots and road trips.
7. Boracay, Philippines
Season: November–March/April
December wind: around 15–25 kt
Conditions: warm lagoon, flat to choppy water
Level: beginner to advanced
December sits comfortably inside Boracay's Amihan season.
The northeast monsoon brings wind to Bulabog Beach, which becomes the island's main kite area during the winter months.
Warm water and lagoon conditions make Boracay much more accessible than destinations built around strong wind and waves.
It is therefore particularly attractive for beginners and progressing riders — or anyone who wants to combine daily kitesurfing with a tropical island holiday.
Best for: warm water, learning, progression and tropical travel.
December wind: around 15–25 kt
Conditions: warm lagoon, flat to choppy water
Level: beginner to advanced
December sits comfortably inside Boracay's Amihan season.
The northeast monsoon brings wind to Bulabog Beach, which becomes the island's main kite area during the winter months.
Warm water and lagoon conditions make Boracay much more accessible than destinations built around strong wind and waves.
It is therefore particularly attractive for beginners and progressing riders — or anyone who wants to combine daily kitesurfing with a tropical island holiday.
Best for: warm water, learning, progression and tropical travel.
8. Diani, Kenya
Season: December–February
Typical wind: around 12–20 kt
Conditions: warm water, lagoon, reef
Level: beginner to advanced
December brings the beginning of the Kaskazi, the northeast monsoon, to the Kenyan coast.
At Diani, the reef creates a large lagoon between the beach and open ocean. Depending on tide and location, riders can find relatively protected water inside the reef and more demanding conditions outside.
The combination of tropical temperatures, warm Indian Ocean water and winter trade winds makes Diani an interesting alternative to the better-known Atlantic winter destinations.
The Kaskazi is generally lighter than Diani's stronger summer Kusi season, so riders should not expect Cape Town-style wind.
Best for: warm-water freeride, progression and tropical kite holidays.
Typical wind: around 12–20 kt
Conditions: warm water, lagoon, reef
Level: beginner to advanced
December brings the beginning of the Kaskazi, the northeast monsoon, to the Kenyan coast.
At Diani, the reef creates a large lagoon between the beach and open ocean. Depending on tide and location, riders can find relatively protected water inside the reef and more demanding conditions outside.
The combination of tropical temperatures, warm Indian Ocean water and winter trade winds makes Diani an interesting alternative to the better-known Atlantic winter destinations.
The Kaskazi is generally lighter than Diani's stronger summer Kusi season, so riders should not expect Cape Town-style wind.
Best for: warm-water freeride, progression and tropical kite holidays.
9. Kalpitiya, Sri Lanka
Season: approximately mid-December–March
Typical wind: around 15–22 kt
Conditions: lagoon, flat to choppy water
Level: beginner to advanced
Timing matters more here than at most destinations in this list.
Sri Lanka has two distinct kite seasons, and the winter season around Kalpitiya generally begins around mid-December. That means a trip starting on December 20 can make much more sense than one starting on December 1.
Once the winter monsoon becomes established, Kalpitiya offers lagoon riding, warm water and conditions suitable for both learning and freeride progression.
If your dates are fixed for early December, another destination with an already-established season would be a safer choice.
Best for: late-December trips, flat-water progression and learning.
Typical wind: around 15–22 kt
Conditions: lagoon, flat to choppy water
Level: beginner to advanced
Timing matters more here than at most destinations in this list.
Sri Lanka has two distinct kite seasons, and the winter season around Kalpitiya generally begins around mid-December. That means a trip starting on December 20 can make much more sense than one starting on December 1.
Once the winter monsoon becomes established, Kalpitiya offers lagoon riding, warm water and conditions suitable for both learning and freeride progression.
If your dates are fixed for early December, another destination with an already-established season would be a safer choice.
Best for: late-December trips, flat-water progression and learning.
10. Phan Rang, Vietnam
Season: December–March
December wind: around 18–25+ kt
Conditions: lagoon, reef, chop
Level: intermediate to advanced
December marks the beginning of the main kitesurfing season in Phan Rang as the northeast monsoon becomes established.
The area is known for strong wind and a mix of lagoon, reef and open-water conditions. Compared with destinations built around nightlife or resort holidays, Phan Rang is particularly attractive to riders who want to spend as much time as possible on the water.
December is the beginning of the season rather than its absolute peak, with conditions generally becoming more established later in winter.
Best for: intensive riding, progression and strong-wind training.
December wind: around 18–25+ kt
Conditions: lagoon, reef, chop
Level: intermediate to advanced
December marks the beginning of the main kitesurfing season in Phan Rang as the northeast monsoon becomes established.
The area is known for strong wind and a mix of lagoon, reef and open-water conditions. Compared with destinations built around nightlife or resort holidays, Phan Rang is particularly attractive to riders who want to spend as much time as possible on the water.
December is the beginning of the season rather than its absolute peak, with conditions generally becoming more established later in winter.
Best for: intensive riding, progression and strong-wind training.
Which Destination Should You Choose in December?
December offers enough good kite destinations that the decision should be based on conditions, not simply wind availability.
The important question isn't simply: Where is it windy in December?
It's: Where is December actually part of the season — and which of those conditions match the way you want to ride?
- For consistent wind, downwinders and warm water, look at Ceará.
- For strong wind, Cabo de la Vela and Cape Town offer two very different environments: protected Caribbean water in Colombia versus Atlantic waves in South Africa.
- For a more accessible kite-town experience, La Ventana is entering one of the strongest parts of its season.
- For warm lagoon conditions, Boracay and late-December Kalpitiya are attractive Asian options, while Diani combines Indian Ocean conditions with the beginning of the Kaskazi.
- Cape Verde works particularly well for riders interested in ocean conditions and waves, while Perth combines summer sea breezes with the possibility of a much larger Australian road trip.
The important question isn't simply: Where is it windy in December?
It's: Where is December actually part of the season — and which of those conditions match the way you want to ride?
Planning to Kitesurf in Brazil This December?
December is still part of the kite season in Ceará, and Kite Hub is based in Preá.
You can work on your riding through our kitesurfing lessons in Preá or join one of our Brazil kite trips to explore different spots and downwinders along the coast.
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You can work on your riding through our kitesurfing lessons in Preá or join one of our Brazil kite trips to explore different spots and downwinders along the coast.
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