Yap, Federated States of Micronesia
Yap Island in the western Federated States of Micronesia. E-facing lagoon sheltered by a barrier reef; NE/E trade winds (Nov-Apr, 12-20 kt) blow side-onshore across crystal-clear flat water. Known for diverse marine life and traditional stone-money culture. Very limited kite infrastructure — bring own gear; accommodation in Colonia.
Colonia is an urban area between the municipalities of Rull and Weloy which serves as the capital of Yap State, one of the states in the Federated States of Micronesia. It’s not to be confused with Kolonia, the capital of Pohnpei State. It administers both Yap proper and some 13 atolls and islands reaching to the east and south for some 800 kilometers.
Check the Breeza app for the current rideable window at Yap Island Lagoon.
Not globally ranked, but a kitesurf destination — a local favourite worth a check when the wind lines up.
Yap Island Lagoon, Yap, Federated States of Micronesia, Federated States of Micronesia
Lat: 9.52, Lon: 138.13
What's on the ground near the launch, mapped from open data:
Facilities data © OpenStreetMap contributors
Timing depends on local conditions. Check the Breeza app for the current rideable window at Yap Island Lagoon — it reads the live forecast against your gear and level.
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.
Yap Island in the western Federated States of Micronesia. E-facing lagoon she... Breeza cross-references live wind direction against the spot's safe window to tell you if today's direction is rideable for your kite.
Kite size at Yap Island Lagoon 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.
Safety at Yap Island Lagoon 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 Yap Island Lagoon is ridable right now — wind, direction, and a verdict for your gear.
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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 Yap Island Lagoon is rideable right now. The answer, not the tabs.
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