KiteGlobeMalapascua Island
Malapascua Island is a kiteboarding spot near Cebu City in Philippines, with open ocean conditions and prevailing NE wind, best ridden in January, February, March, December.
| Country | Philippines |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Cebu City |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Island |
| Best wind direction | NE |
| Wind type | Trade |
| Best months | January, February, March, December |
| Coordinates | 11.3379, 124.1156 |
About Malapascua Island
Water: Flat, Chop
When is the best time to kitesurf at Malapascua Island?
The best time to kite Malapascua Island is January, February, March, December, when the NE wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Malapascua Island offers open ocean conditions with NE wind (Trade wind), launching from island.
How do I get to Malapascua Island?
Bus from Cebu City to Maya. The 145 kilometer bus trip takes about 3 hours 30 minutes up to 4 hours. A taxi ride will take ca. 3 hours. From early morning to late afternoon several boats from Maya run directly to Bounty Beach on Malapascua Island. The boat ride takes about 30 minutes.
View Malapascua Island on the interactive map →Where can I take kite lessons near Malapascua Island?
8 kite schools operate in Philippines. See kite schools in Philippines →
Other kite spots near Malapascua Island
- Lakawon Island
- Roxas
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- Cresta de Gallo
- Bohol / Quinale Beach
- Bohol / Seaside Beach Park
Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.