KiteGlobeBoracay / Tambisaan Beach
Boracay / Tambisaan Beach is a kiteboarding spot near Caticlan in Philippines, with open ocean conditions and prevailing NE wind, best ridden in January, February, March, December.
| Country | Philippines |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Caticlan |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | NE |
| Wind type | Trade |
| Best months | January, February, March, December |
| Tide | High tide, Coming tide, Falling tide |
| Coordinates | 11.9495, 121.9475 |
About Boracay / Tambisaan Beach
At low tide there are several coral heads that break the surface out in front of the launching area. Also you will find about 20 or so buoys with lines attached floating out there. There is a strong current at certain phases of the tide. During the day sometimes many small boats will moor and deposit tourist snorkelers in the area of the buoys.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Boracay / Tambisaan Beach?
The best time to kite Boracay / Tambisaan Beach is January, February, March, December, when the NE wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Boracay / Tambisaan Beach offers open ocean conditions with NE wind (Trade wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to Boracay / Tambisaan Beach?
Basically the only way to get to the Philippines is by plane. Manila and Cebu are the only major entry points. There are flights between the Philippines and plenty of Asian cities, Australia, New Zealand and the USA. There are also flights between Davao in Mindanao and Manado on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi. The island is really small, 1 km wide and 7 km long. You can cycle around quite easily or hire a dirt bike to see the island. The local transport is a bicycle with a side cart. These are everywhere and are really cheap - don't take the first price offered. Crocodile is located at the southeast end of the island.
Hazards at Boracay / Tambisaan Beach
Swimmers, Currents, Ships, Buoys, Corals.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.