Kitesurfing Ende Bay
East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia
Wind & Conditions
S-facing bay at Ende town, central Flores; SE trade wind 12–20 kn side-onshore May–October from Savu Sea; relatively sheltered bay with flat-water zones near the coast; access via Ende Airport (domestic flights); alternative kite stop on a trans-Flores road trip; advanced riders only — no facilities for kitesurfing; Ende is the gateway to Kelimutu volcano.
About Ende Bay
Ende Regency is a regency on the island of Flores, within East Nusa Tenggara Province of Indonesia. The regency covers an area of 2,091.19 km2, and it had a population of 260,605 at the 2010 Census and 270,763 at the 2020 Census; the official estimate as at mid 2024 was 281,371. The western section of the regency is populated by the Ende-speaking people; the larger eastern section is inhabited by the Lio-speaking people. The sectors have no administrative status. The Regency is bordered to the
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Best Season
Check the Breeza app for the current rideable window at Ende Bay.
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
- Dapur Ende Restaurant
- Padang Restaurant
- Roda Baru 2 Restaurant
- Roda Baru Rumah Makan Restaurant
- Sambal Cobek Restaurant
- Sari Rasa Restaurant
- cita rasa Bar / Café
- LED Coffee Bar / Café
Facilities data © OpenStreetMap contributors
When is the best time to kitesurf at Ende Bay?
Timing depends on local conditions. Check the Breeza app for the current rideable window at Ende Bay — it reads the live forecast against your gear and level.
Is Ende Bay 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 Ende Bay?
S-facing bay at Ende town, central Flores; SE trade wind 12–20 kn side-onshor... 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 Ende Bay?
Wind at Ende Bay tends toward moderate, so a 12–17m kite covers most sessions — adjusted for your body weight. Breeza works out the correct kite size for your setup and tells you whether today's conditions are actually worth rigging.
Is it safe to kitesurf at Ende Bay?
Safety at Ende Bay 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 Ende Bay is ridable right now — wind, direction, and a verdict for your gear.
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