Breeza

Kitesurfing Long Bay

Jamaica

Wind & Conditions

About Long Bay

Long Bay Beach is a 1 mile crescent of white sand on the east coast of Jamaica in Portland Parish. Long Bay Beach is the site of the Annual Long Bay Gala, held on Independence Day August 6th each year. The Long Bay community is represented by the Long Bay/Fair Prospect Citizens Association.

Best Season

Check the Breeza app for the current rideable window at Long Bay.

World Ranking

Regional

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

Location

Long Bay, Jamaica, Jamaica

Lat: 18.1060022, Lon: -76.3189878

Facilities & Services

What's on the ground near the launch, mapped from open data:

Restaurant Bar / Café

Nearby spots to eat, drink & learn

  • Club Skelly Restaurant & Lounge Restaurant
  • D plug bar and restaurant Restaurant
  • Y & V Sea View Restaurant
  • Chill Out Beach Bar Bar / Café
  • Sports Bar Bar / Café

Facilities data © OpenStreetMap contributors

When is the best time to kitesurf at Long Bay?

Timing depends on local conditions. Check the Breeza app for the current rideable window at Long Bay — it reads the live forecast against your gear and level.

Is Long 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 Long Bay?

Wind direction is critical at Long Bay — the right angle makes the difference between a great session and an unsafe one. 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 Long Bay?

Kite size at Long Bay 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 Long Bay?

Safety at Long 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 Long Bay is ridable right now — wind, direction, and a verdict for your gear.

Free · launching on iOS & Android

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 Long Bay is rideable right now. The answer, not the tabs.

Join the waitlist App coming soon — be first to know when Long Bay is live.

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