KiteGlobeIsla Holbox / Main Beach
Isla Holbox / Main Beach is a kiteboarding spot near Cancun in Mexico, with open ocean conditions and prevailing N, NE wind, best ridden in January, February, March, April, May, December.
| Country | Mexico |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Cancun |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean, Lagoon |
| Best wind direction | N, NE |
| Wind type | Frontal |
| Best months | January, February, March, April, May, December |
| Tide | Low tide |
| Coordinates | 21.5296, -87.3714 |
About Isla Holbox / Main Beach
There is a gentle current from NE 100m from sand bank when the tide is rising. There are no big waves so this spot is the ideal beginners spot with flat and shallow waters. Sandy bottom. In Mexico, at kitespot Holbox you’ll find an island vibe kitespot with an authentic little coast town vibe. Best wind from February till May.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Isla Holbox / Main Beach?
The best time to kite Isla Holbox / Main Beach is January, February, March, April, May, December, when the N, NE wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Isla Holbox / Main Beach offers open ocean conditions with N, NE wind (Frontal wind), launching from ocean, lagoon.
How do I get to Isla Holbox / Main Beach?
After arriving at Cancun airport and from there you have 3 possibilities: 1. you booked your holiday by a travel agency. In this case the transport will be arranged in the total deal and somebody is already waiting for you to bring you to the island. 2. you booked only a flight. You have to arrange a taxi by yourself from the airport to Chiquila (more or less 70/80 USD) and from there you can take the ferry to Isla Holbox. 3. you booked only a flight and you don't want to spend to much money on a taxi. In this case you take a collectivo taxi to downtown Cancun with destination bus station. This will cost you 9,- USD (please buy the ticket before you go through customs!) At the bus station you buy a ticket to Chiquila for 6,- USD. The bus trip will take 3 hours and there are no extra costs for taking your kitesurf equipment with you. In Chiquila you take the ferry to Isla Holbox (4,- USD). Bus Schedule: Cancun to Chiquila 8.00 am / 12.30 pm / 13.30 pm.
Hazards at Isla Holbox / Main Beach
Ships, Fishernets, Buoys, None.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.