KiteGlobeCozumel / Ixpalbarco
Cozumel / Ixpalbarco is a kiteboarding spot near Cancun, Cozumel in Mexico, with open ocean conditions and prevailing E, S wind, best ridden in January, February, March, April, May, December.
| Country | Mexico |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Cancun, Cozumel |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | E, S |
| Wind type | Thermal, Frontal |
| Best months | January, February, March, April, May, December |
| Coordinates | 20.4517, -86.8103 |
About Cozumel / Ixpalbarco
Nice waves. There is a bit of an undertow but you are not spending the whole time swimming.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Cozumel / Ixpalbarco?
The best time to kite Cozumel / Ixpalbarco is January, February, March, April, May, December, when the E, S wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Cozumel / Ixpalbarco offers open ocean conditions with E, S wind (Thermal, Frontal wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to Cozumel / Ixpalbarco?
There is a brand new route from Miami to Cozumel depending on the day of the week otherwise you go through the hassle of the connection to Cancun or from Mexico City to Cancun. From there you take the bus to Playa del Carmen, you can get your ticket at the airport and it is a 45min to 1 hour ride from your bus station. You walk to the pier and take the ferry to Cozumel. You need to cross the island to its east coast, and here drive a bit further north to reach the spot.
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17 kite schools operate in Mexico. See kite schools in Mexico →
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.