Kitesurfing Car Nicobar Kite Flat

Wind & Conditions

Remote military-territory island in southern Andamans. Permit-required destination. NE trade Nov–Feb: 18–28 kt, side-shore on E-facing beaches. Shore normal ~90°. Flat, warm, clear water. Very rarely kited due to entry permits.

About Car Nicobar Kite Flat

Car Nicobar sits at the far southern tip of India's Andaman and Nicobar archipelago, a military-restricted island that most kiters will never reach — and that's precisely what makes it remarkable for those who do. The island falls under Indian military jurisdiction, meaning entry requires a Restricted Area Permit through official government channels. That filter keeps the crowd down to near zero. This is one of the least-kited spots on the planet, not because conditions are poor but because access is genuinely difficult. The east-facing beaches line up with a shore normal of roughly 90°, putting the NE trade winds — which blow November through February at 18–28 knots — squarely side-shore. That's a clean, predictable angle: you launch with the wind coming off your shoulder and ride across flat, warm, clear water with the kind of visibility that reminds you how far south you've come. The water character here is calm and forgiving, which means intermediates and above can link runs comfortably without chop interrupting their timing. The NE trade season is your window. November through February brings consistent northeast winds in the 18–28 knot range — the usable kite arc runs from 0° through 180°, covering the full northeast quadrant that the trades occupy through the season. Outside that window, conditions are less reliable and the island is harder to reach regardless of permits. Getting there involves flying into Port Blair on the main Andaman island, then an onward domestic flight to Car Nicobar on a limited schedule. Military oversight means arrival arrangements and access rules can shift without much notice, so confirming everything well in advance is not optional — it's the difference between kiting and not kiting. There are no listed tourist facilities on the island, so this is genuinely self-supported travel: bring your own gear, your own spares, and enough supplies to cover delays comfortably. When conditions align and you're actually on the water, the riding is excellent. Flat warm water, steady side-shore trades, no crowds, no jet skis, nobody else on the beach. Because the spot is so rarely kited, there is no established launch infrastructure — you work from a natural beach with whatever you find on arrival. Hazards are what you'd expect from a remote, military-controlled island: unpredictable access, no rescue infrastructure, and a long way from any equipment support if something breaks. The water itself is clean and warm. This is a destination for experienced, self-sufficient kiters who've already ticked the mainstream spots and want something genuinely off the map. The combination of a military-access filter, remote logistics, and zero tourist infrastructure ensures Car Nicobar stays quiet. Clear those hurdles and you get flat warm water, consistent side-shore trades in season, and a beach entirely to yourself.

Best Season

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World Ranking

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

Location

Car Nicobar Kite Flat, Nicobar Islands, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India, India

Lat: 9.1524, Lon: 92.8177