Little Exuma (East Palm Beach)
- Freeride, Freestyle
- Best for
- Beginner
- Skill Level
- Flat, Chop
- Spot Type
- Empty
- Crowd Level
This spot information is AI-assisted and has not been human verified. It may be incomplete, outdated, or incorrect. Verify safety, access, local rules, and current conditions with official or local sources before riding.
About
For wind-powered riding, the most consistent wind comes from the northeast through east. Kitesurfing is the best-fit sport, with freeride and freestyle options depending on how choppy the bay gets. Windsurfing and wingfoiling can work, but the small beach and shallow inshore sections demand careful handling—especially around tide level and any inshore reef/rock patches.
- NE–ENE–E trade winds
- Flat to choppy water in a protected bay
- Crystal-clear conditions
- Best wind season: November through March/April
- Crystal-clear turquoise water
- Generally flat-to-choppy riding inside a small protected bay
- Steady trade-wind pattern most reliable from late autumn through spring
- Low-profile/uncrowded sessions
- Small launch/landing area and limited facilities
- Shallow flats and possible offshore reef/rock patches near shore
- Currents can build in nearby channels when the tide is coming in
Wind, water and seasons
Wind
- Direction
- NE, ENE, E
- Wind Range
- 15–25 kts
- Wind Type
- Trade — Trade winds (easterlies/northeasterlies) dominate.
- Reliability
- high in November–March (easterlies predominate on most days)
- Gust Factor
- Moderate gusts — Gusty at times due to island/wind effects.
- Best Months
- January, February, March, April, November, December
- Recommended Kite Sizes
- 9–12 m²
Water & beach
- Water Type
- Flat, Chop
- Beach
- Sand
- Beach Size
- Small
- Waves
- Small — Small waves/small chop; shore is described as no shore break.
- Chop Level
- Light chop — Water can be flat to lightly choppy depending on conditions.
- Launch
- Small — Small driveway with downhill access; wild palm-tree area with bushes leading to the bay.
Through the year
Usually very low profile and uncrowded year-round.
Hurricane season June through November
By sport
What to expect for each.
Flat to choppy turquoise water in a small, wild bay setting. Best suited to freeride and also freestyle/wave-style riding depending on conditions.
- Kite Sizes
- 9–12 m²
Flat to choppy conditions; low tide preferred for the flattest water.
Suitable for wingfoiling, but shallow sections and inshore reef patches require caution. Low tide is generally best for flatter conditions.
- Foil Friendly
- Limited — Foil-friendliness described as limited; depth/shallow areas are the main constraint.
- Min Depth
- shallow water / may require walking out to deeper sections
- Wing Sizes
- 4–6 m²
Check the forecast before you go
See wind, waves, weather and session windows for Little Exuma (East Palm Beach) in the full forecast view.
Little Exuma (East Palm Beach) wind and wave forecast summary
- Wind
- 5–12 ktsGusts 16 kts
- Direction
- ENE78°
- Strongest day
- Sun, Oct 2512 kts
- Windy days
- 0/712 kts or more
- Waves
- 0.4–1.1 m10s period
- Temperature
- 25–28 °C
Over the next 7 days, Little Exuma (East Palm Beach) is forecast for daytime winds of 5–12 kts, peaking around 12 kts on Sunday, October 25 with gusts to 16 kts. The prevailing direction is ENE. Waves run 0.4–1.1 m with a period of about 10s. Based on the Wavind model, in the spot’s local time.
Other spots in the area
What to know before you launch
Safety, access, restrictions, rescue, and local rules can change. Treat these details as informational and confirm them locally before launching.
Hazards
- None reported in some sources
- Strong current in nearby channels when the tide is coming in
- Offshore reef patches and rocks near shore
- Limited beach space for launch/land
- Sand fleas (local rider note)
Rescue & support
- Rescue & Self-Rescue
- No — No on-site rescue/lifeguard service reported; group-level notes indicate limited maritime support.
- Emergency Info
- Nearest medical facilities referenced in George Town (about 16 km away).
Rules of the spot
- Watch for strong currents in nearby channels when tide is coming in.
- Never kite alone in remote areas.
- The beach is small—self-launching can be tricky when the tide is high.
- Avoid kiting alone in remote areas (self-sufficiency recommended).
- If possible, be prepared for low/limited on-spot assistance and plan accordingly.
Getting there & access
- Nearest City
- George Town
- Nearest Town
- Great Exuma
- Nearest Airport
- Exuma International Airport (GGT) (about 15–30 km away, region-level)
- Parking
- Limited informal roadside parking at the top of the downhill driveway; no formal parking lot reported.
- Public Transport
- Limited (region-level notes: taxis/private charters; rental car/scooter recommended)
- Access
- Fly to George Town on Great Exuma; follow the main road and take the downhill driveway downhill-left after passing the jetty; park at the driveway and walk down to the small wild bay with palms and bushes.
- Cost Level
- Moderate
- Local Language
- English
What's on the beach
- Accommodation
- Nearby town — Accommodation is available around George Town and on/near Little Exuma (region-level).
- Food & Drink
- No on-site food/drink facilities reported; bring supplies from George Town.
- Equipment Rental:
- No rentals reported at the spot itself; rental may be available via kite schools in George Town (region-level).
No schools or services are listed for this spot yet.
From riders who've been here
Latest reported conditions
Spot questions
Frequently asked questions
When is the best season at Little Exuma (East Palm Beach)?
The best overall months at Little Exuma (East Palm Beach) are November, December, January, February, March, April. The best wind months are January, February, March, April, November, December.
Which wind directions work at Little Exuma (East Palm Beach)?
Little Exuma (East Palm Beach) works with NE, ENE, E winds.
What equipment sizes are recommended at Little Exuma (East Palm Beach)?
Recommended equipment sizes at Little Exuma (East Palm Beach): Kitesurfing: 9–12 m² · Wingfoiling: 4–6 m². The typical wind range is 15–25 kts.
What skill level is Little Exuma (East Palm Beach) suitable for?
Little Exuma (East Palm Beach) suits these riding levels: Kitesurfing: Beginner to Intermediate · Windsurfing: Beginner · Wingfoiling: Beginner to Intermediate.