Kitesurfing Bimini Flats
Bimini, Bahamas
Wind & Conditions
Classic Bahamas flats kite spot at North Bimini; ultra-shallow white-sand flats with crystal water; E/NE trade wind 12–22 kt; legendary downwind runs; 85 km from Miami; Dec–May season; advanced logistics but spectacular. [globalkite-carib]
About Bimini Flats
On the 17th of January, 2010, a Piper Pa-32 Cherokee aircraft carrying 3 people crashed near the Bimini Bay Resort in the Bahamas while flying to Fort Laudardale, Florida. All 3 occupants perished.
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Best Season
Check the Breeza app for the current rideable window at Bimini Flats.
World Ranking
RegionalNot globally ranked, but a kitesurf destination — a local favourite worth a check when the wind lines up.
Facilities & Services
What's on the ground near the launch, mapped from open data:
Nearby spots to eat, drink & learn
- Big Game bar & grill Restaurant
- Big John's Restaurant
- Honey Bun's Seafood Haven Restaurant
- Sherry's Paradise Beach Bar Restaurant
- This Is It Take Away Restaurant
- 1 2 3 Floor Bar / Café
- CJ's Sports Bar Bar / Café
- End of the World Saloon Sand Bar Bar / Café
- Hy Star Club, Bar, & Lounge Bar / Café
- Sharkies Bar / Café
Facilities data © OpenStreetMap contributors
When is the best time to kitesurf at Bimini Flats?
Timing depends on local conditions. Check the Breeza app for the current rideable window at Bimini Flats — it reads the live forecast against your gear and level.
Is Bimini Flats suitable for beginner kiters?
Suitability depends heavily on the day's conditions. Breeza reads your level alongside the forecast and gives you an honest verdict — including when it's a no.
What wind direction works at Bimini Flats?
Classic Bahamas flats kite spot at North Bimini; ultra-shallow white-sand fla... Breeza cross-references live wind direction against the spot's safe window to tell you if today's direction is rideable for your kite.
What kite size do you need at Bimini Flats?
Kite size at Bimini Flats depends on the day's wind strength and your weight. Most kiters rig between 10m and 14m. Breeza calculates the ideal size for your gear, so you know before you leave whether it's a go.
Is it safe to kitesurf at Bimini Flats?
Safety at Bimini Flats depends on conditions and your experience. Check for offshore-wind days, local hazards and emergency contacts before you launch. Breeza gives a rideability verdict that includes a safety flag when conditions are borderline for your level.
See if Bimini Flats is ridable right now — wind, direction, and a verdict for your gear.
Free · launching on iOS & Android
You've already got wind data — the hard part is knowing what it means for you. Most kiters end up checking two, three, four apps and still asking: can I actually go? Breeza was built by a kiter who had the same problem. Feed it your gear, weight and level and it tells you if Bimini Flats is rideable right now. The answer, not the tabs.
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