Treasure Cay Beach has no other spot on this map within 40 km of it. straight-line distance
When it fills in
No fill-in hour to wait for. The NE-E trade is a gradient wind that runs day and night, so what changes it is a front or a squall rather than the clock, and mornings are as likely to be on as afternoons. No local diurnal measurement exists.
The wind
locals call it trade winds
Direction
Kite sizes
metres · typical quiver highlighted
Character
trade
fills in: No fill-in hour to wait for. The NE-E trade is a gradient wind that runs day and night, so what changes it is a front or a squall rather than the clock, and mornings are as likely to be on as afternoons. No local diurnal measurement exists.
Typical strength
15-25
Thermal or synoptic
synoptic
The quiver, in words
For a 75-85 kg rider a 9 m and a 12 m cover the normal 15-25 kt trade wind. Add a 14 m or larger if you want the light summer days, and a 7 m for the top end of a strong winter front.Indicative for the Bahamas trade-wind season rather than measured at this beach, where no quiver reports exist.
Direction to shore
NE and E arrive onshore to cross-onshore on this north-facing strand. The three miles of sand curve round at both ends, so north, east and south winds have all been ridden here by choosing which end of the beach you walk to.
Forecast
Month by month
- Jan, riders' month87
- Feb, riders' month84
- Mar, riders' month90
- Apr, riders' month93
- May, riders' month81
- Jun81
- Jul80
- Aug76
- Sep56
- Oct87
- Nov, riders' month83
- Dec, riders' month84
per cent of the month at force 4 or more
Ringed months are the ones riders and schools name: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Nov, Dec.
- 17Jan23°
- 16Feb22°
- 16Mar24°
- 17Apr25°
- 14May28°
- 15Jun29°
- 13Jul31°
- 14Aug31°
- 12Sep30°
- 16Oct28°
- 17Nov25°
- 17Dec24°
avg knots per month · water °C below · season highlighted
| Month | Force 4+ | Knots | From | Air | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 87% | 16.6 kt | ESE | 22.1°C | 22.5°C |
| Feb | 84% | 16 kt | E | 22.4°C | 22.2°C |
| Mar | 90% | 16.3 kt | SSE | 23.2°C | 23.9°C |
| Apr | 93% | 16.9 kt | E | 23.7°C | 24.9°C |
| May | 81% | 13.9 kt | ESE | 25.4°C | 27.6°C |
| Jun | 81% | 14.5 kt | SSW | 27.1°C | 29°C |
| Jul | 80% | 12.7 kt | ESE | 28.7°C | 30.9°C |
| Aug | 76% | 13.8 kt | ESE | 28.9°C | 30.7°C |
| Sep | 56% | 12.1 kt | ESE | 28.5°C | 30°C |
| Oct | 87% | 16 kt | ENE | 26.7°C | 27.7°C |
| Nov | 83% | 16.5 kt | ENE | 25.1°C | 25.2°C |
| Dec | 84% | 17.2 kt | ENE | 22.8°C | 23.5°C |
modelled
A weather model's cell over this place, not a station on it. Good for comparing places, weaker for one beach.
Modelled from weather reanalysis on a 10–25 km grid (2022-2024), not a ground station: reliable for trade and synoptic winds, understates thermal sea breezes and valley winds. The typical daily max and the direction are columns of the table above, month by month. Highlighted months are the riding season from the spot record.
ERA5 reanalysis grid point (modelled) · Open-Meteo historical weather API — ECMWF ERA5/ERA5-Land reanalysis, not a ground station · 2022-2024
The water
Type
mixed
Standing depth
Shallow along the beach and on the southeastern sandbar; how far out you can stand while riding is not documented.
Tides
The sandbars depend on tide. Low tide is the time for the Windward Point sandbar; a kite-specific tide window for the main beach is not documented.
Temperature
29°C summer · 24°C winter
Wetsuit
Boardshorts or a swimsuit most of the year; a shorty helps on the colder winter days.
Your level
The scene
What riders come here for
Launch and rules
three ways on to the water, and what each one asks of you
With a school or a boat
No school names this spot
Nobody has been recorded teaching or running a boat here.
On your own
Room to launch: huge
Somewhere else
No neighbour on record
No other spot in the atlas sits within reach of this one.
Rescue
Launch
Launch from the long open sand of Treasure Cay Beach on the north side of the Treasure Cay community; roughly a 3-mile beach with local amenities in the resort community.
Space
huge
Rules & access
Access rules drift faster than anything else we hold — check locally, and propose an edit if this has changed.
Rider tips
- Go at low tide for the Windward Point sandbar; the main-beach sandbar has no documented kite window, so read it on the day.
- Stay well off the offshore reef and leave room for the winter residents on the beach; December to April is when it has people on it.
- Do not treat Windward Point as the main beach: it is open chop and not a learner spot.
- Boardshorts do most of the year; a shorty covers the colder winter days.
- Ask at the resort community about beach or launch restrictions; none were on record in 2026.
Getting there
Airport
Marsh Harbour Airport (MHH) or Treasure Cay Airport (TCB, when served)
Route
Fly into Marsh Harbour, then taxi or rental car north to Treasure Cay, about 45 minutes. Treasure Cay Airport has had flights from Nassau and Florida; current service unconfirmed.
Transfer
45 min
Cost level
high
Staying
Treasure Cay has resort-community lodging, self-catering condos and rental homes; the former main resort was demolished after Hurricane Dorian and the community was sold to GreenPointe Holdings, which is redeveloping the marina and 18-hole golf course with a 2027 target.
No-wind days
beach walking · boating · diving · fishing · cycling · golf when available
FAQ
When is the best time to kitesurf Treasure Cay Beach?
Peak season is November to May, matching the broader Bahamas trade-wind window of about 15-25 knots.
Is Treasure Cay Beach suitable for beginners?
The main beach is described as suitable for learners and all kinds of riders because of its wide sand and shallow water; the separate Windward Point area nearby is intermediate to advanced with open chop.
What is the wind like at Treasure Cay Beach?
NE and E are the cited best directions at around 15-25 knots, generally onshore to cross-onshore on this north-shore beach.
What hazards should kitesurfers know about at Treasure Cay Beach?
Hazards include an offshore reef and a sandbar whose shallows shift with the tide, so check the tide before riding or walking out to it.
How do you get to Treasure Cay Beach?
Fly to Marsh Harbour on Abaco, then take a taxi or rental car north to Treasure Cay; some travel pages also mention direct Treasure Cay Airport service.
Last updated: August 2026