Half Moon Caye

Half Moon Caye is a remote atoll kiting destination on Lighthouse Reef with crystal-clear, generally flat water (often with light chop and small waves). Lagoon areas can include shallow reef patches and coral heads, and the shoreline includes narrow sandy sections—at times requiring water-based launching—so you need to be comfortable reading the reef line and managing risk. Wind is dominated by E/NE trade winds, typically steady during the dry-season months. Reported averages are roughly 15–18 knots in winter/spring, with the broader summer range extending higher (up to around the mid-20s knots). The spot is described as reliable in season, and it is commonly targeted for kitesurfing from about December through June, with particularly favorable conditions noted from February to June. Safety is a primary concern: hazards include rocks, shallow coral/reef sections, and sharp features near the lagoon edges. The island is also a protected wildlife/bird sanctuary and natural monument, which means strict environmental rules apply (including bird nesting area restrictions) and kitesurfing may require a special permit or local kite organization membership. Facilities are basic and there’s no commercial supply chain on the island. Because there are no on-site rescue services and the area is far from major medical care (around 80 km away by boat to Belize City), planning is essential. Many kitesurfers go as part of organized multi-day expedition trips, bringing spares and being self-sufficient, with careful attention to staying within reef-safe zones and avoiding sensitive nesting areas.