Kitesurfing Maumere Bay · Flores
East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia
Wind & Conditions
Sheltered bay on the north coast of Flores near Maumere town; N-facing beach receives N–NE sea breeze and dry-season trade winds 10–20 kn June–September; calm flat water in the bay protected from Indian Ocean swell; good for intermediate riders; gateway to Kelimutu volcanic lakes and diving.
About Maumere Bay · Flores
Maumere is the administrative seat of the Sikka Regency and the second largest town on Flores Island, Indonesia. It lies on the north coast of the island and the port is in the north-west part of the town. Administratively, the town is not a single district (kecamatan) within the regency, but is divided into three districts, namely Alok Barat, Alok, and Alok Timur, although the latter two districts also include a number of substantial islands off the north coast of Flores.
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Best Season
Check the Breeza app for the current rideable window at Maumere Bay · Flores.
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
- Golden Fish Restaurant
- Pasar Senja Restaurant
- RESTO 78 Restaurant
- Wares 77 Restaurant
- Warung Dahlia Restaurant
- Warung Makan Restaurant
Facilities data © OpenStreetMap contributors
When is the best time to kitesurf at Maumere Bay · Flores?
Timing depends on local conditions. Check the Breeza app for the current rideable window at Maumere Bay · Flores — it reads the live forecast against your gear and level.
Is Maumere Bay · Flores 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 Maumere Bay · Flores?
Sheltered bay on the north coast of Flores near Maumere town; N-facing beach ... 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 Maumere Bay · Flores?
Kite size at Maumere Bay · Flores 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 Maumere Bay · Flores?
Safety at Maumere Bay · Flores 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 Maumere Bay · Flores is ridable right now — wind, direction, and a verdict for your gear.
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