KiteGlobeTulum
Tulum is a kiteboarding spot near Cancun in Mexico, with open ocean conditions and prevailing NE, E, SE wind, best ridden in January, February, March, April, May, December.
| Country | Mexico |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Cancun |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | NE, E, SE |
| Wind type | Thermal, Frontal |
| Best months | January, February, March, April, May, December |
| Coordinates | 20.2045, -87.4309 |
About Tulum
Chop inside the reef. Reef out about 600-800m. Fairly choppy, not too smooth. Water is very aqua blue. Could get out onto reef break opposite the ruins with the right conditions and surf waves with 5-6 feet waves out on the reef. In most places the reef is too shallow.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Tulum?
The best time to kite Tulum is January, February, March, April, May, December, when the NE, E, SE wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Tulum offers open ocean conditions with NE, E, SE wind (Thermal, Frontal wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to Tulum?
From Cancun international airport 1:20 hrs by car.
Hazards at Tulum
Swimmers.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.