Kitesurfing Savannah Sound

Wind & Conditions

Flatwater kite paradise in Central Eleuthera on the leeward (Exuma Sound) side of the island. Protected from Atlantic swell by Windermere Island; ENE trade wind 15-25 kt; butter-flat waist-deep water ideal for freestyle and beginners. Best season Nov-May.

About Savannah Sound

Savannah Sound sits on the leeward, Exuma Sound side of Central Eleuthera — a thin strip of island that separates the open Atlantic from the calmer western waters. Where the Atlantic pounds the eastern shore, this side catches steady ENE trade winds funneled across without the accompanying ocean swell. Windermere Island provides additional shelter to the north, leaving the surface here uncannily flat for a Caribbean kite spot. The water runs waist-deep across most of the riding area and stretches out in long, undisturbed sheets — the kind of conditions that let you concentrate entirely on technique rather than bracing for chop. If you've been hunting for a place to nail your first toeside or work on freestyle moves without the consequence of dumping waves, this is it. ENE trades blow consistently through the core season (November to May), sitting square in the heart of the usable wind window. Trade wind sessions here deliver reliable, pressure-filled gusts rather than the fluky thermal conditions you encounter at some coastal spots. The flat water amplifies everything — small technique errors show up clearly, and that feedback loop makes this genuinely useful for both beginners building fundamentals and experienced riders chasing progression. Getting here means making your way to Central Eleuthera. The island is served by small regional airports, and a rental car is essentially required once you land — local transport is limited and the spot is in a quiet village with no kiteboarding infrastructure to speak of. Arrive self-sufficient: no gear shops, no pump rental, no kite school at the water's edge. Stock up on food and water before you head out. If you're staying in the area rather than day-tripping, accommodation options in this part of the island are limited, so plan ahead. The launch area is a natural coastal access point — expect a sandy edge rather than a manicured kite beach. Waist-deep water means you can walk well out before launching, with a forgiving self-rescue zone if the wind softens unexpectedly. No crowds, no drop-zone conflicts, no course-racing sets to dodge. The Bahamas is warm year-round, so boardshorts or a thin shorty handles most days. Reef shoes are worth packing depending on the bottom texture at your entry point — the flat seabed can vary. November through May is the core window. Summer and early autumn fall into hurricane season; wind becomes inconsistent and conditions less predictable. Come in the trade wind months, size your kites for 15–25 knots, and Savannah Sound delivers some of the flattest sessions available in the western Atlantic.

Best Season

Check the Breeza app for the current rideable window at Savannah Sound.

World Ranking

Not globally ranked, but a kitesurf destination — a local favourite worth a check when the wind lines up.

Location

Savannah Sound, Central Eleuthera, Bahamas, Bahamas

Lat: 25.0867, Lon: -76.1283