KiteGlobeJekyll Island
Jekyll Island is a kiteboarding spot near Jacksonville in USA, with open ocean conditions and prevailing NE, E, SE, S wind, best ridden in March, April, May, June, July, August, September.
| Country | USA |
|---|---|
| Region | Georgia |
| Nearest town | Jacksonville |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean, Island |
| Best wind direction | NE, E, SE, S |
| Wind type | Thermal, Trade |
| Best months | March, April, May, June, July, August, September |
| Tide | Low tide, Coming tide, Falling tide |
| Coordinates | 31.0551, -81.4062 |
About Jekyll Island
Very few crowds even at peak season. Sand bar offers shallow water for training/body dragging.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Jekyll Island?
The best time to kite Jekyll Island is March, April, May, June, July, August, September, when the NE, E, SE, S wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Jekyll Island offers open ocean conditions with NE, E, SE, S wind (Thermal, Trade wind), launching from ocean, island.
How do I get to Jekyll Island?
In front of Blackbeards Restaurant, 1/2 mile north of Island entrance. Parking and beach access / stairs at Kite Beach. South tip of island requires 1/3 mile walk from parking to beach. $3 parking fee for island.
View Jekyll Island on the interactive map →Other kite spots near Jekyll Island
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.