Cagayan, Philippines
NE tip of Luzon; NE Pacific-facing beach with strong consistent Amihan 20-35 kt Nov-Apr; wide sandy beaches with flat water inside reef; emerging kite event hub; proximity to Palaui Island nature reserve. Shore faces NE ~050°. [wikipedia-palaui, windfinder-santaana, kitesurfinghome-ph]
Santa Ana, officially the Municipality of Santa Ana, is a municipality in the province of Cagayan, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 34,595 people.
Check the Breeza app for the current rideable window at Santa Ana · Palaui Channel.
Not globally ranked, but a kitesurf destination — a local favourite worth a check when the wind lines up.
What's on the ground near the launch, mapped from open data:
Facilities data © OpenStreetMap contributors
Timing depends on local conditions. Check the Breeza app for the current rideable window at Santa Ana · Palaui Channel — it reads the live forecast against your gear and level.
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.
NE tip of Luzon; NE Pacific-facing beach with strong consistent Amihan 20-35 ... Breeza cross-references live wind direction against the spot's safe window to tell you if today's direction is rideable for your kite.
Santa Ana · Palaui Channel delivers consistent wind, so most riders use a 9–12m kite under typical conditions. Exact size depends on your weight and the day's strength. Breeza calculates the right kite for your specific setup and gives you a rideability verdict before you head out.
Safety at Santa Ana · Palaui Channel 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 Santa Ana · Palaui Channel is ridable right now — wind, direction, and a verdict for your gear.
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