Breeza

Kitesurfing Cozumel

Quintana Roo, Mexico

Wind & Conditions

Caribbean island 70 km south of Cancún; NE trade winds blow side-onshore over turquoise reef lagoon. Flat water spots on the western leeward side. Season November–April, 15–22 knots.

About Cozumel

San Miguel de Cozumel, Commonly known as San Miguel is the largest city in Cozumel Municipality in the Mexican state of Quintana Roo. With a 2010 census population of 77,236, it is also Quintana Roo's fourth-largest community, after Cancún, Chetumal, and Playa del Carmen. It is a hub for tourism on the Riviera Maya, providing the sole ferries between the Mexican mainland and the island. In addition to the ferry service to Playa del Carmen, the first international cruise terminal in Quintana Roo

Best Season

Check the Breeza app for the current rideable window at Cozumel.

World Ranking

Regional

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

Location

Cozumel, Quintana Roo, Mexico, Mexico

Lat: 20.507, Lon: -86.946

Facilities & Services

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

Restaurant Bar / Café Parking Toilets Drinking water

Nearby spots to eat, drink & learn

  • 100% Saludable Restaurant
  • Burger King Restaurant
  • D'licias Restaurant
  • Domino's Restaurant
  • el chino marinero Restaurant
  • Super Taqueria El Pique Restaurant
  • Antique Café Bar / Café
  • Cali Café Bar / Café
  • Cervecería Punta Sur Bar / Café
  • Coz Coffee Roasting Co. Bar / Café
  • Kelly's Sports Bar Bar / Café
  • The Italian Coffee Company Bar / Café

Facilities data © OpenStreetMap contributors

When is the best time to kitesurf at Cozumel?

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

Is Cozumel 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 Cozumel?

Caribbean island 70 km south of Cancún; NE trade winds blow side-onshore over... 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 Cozumel?

Kite size at Cozumel 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 Cozumel?

Safety at Cozumel 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 Cozumel 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 Cozumel is rideable right now. The answer, not the tabs.

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