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Clifton is the main kitesurf spot on Union Island, in the Grenadines (Saint Vincent and the Grenadines). Located in Clifton Bay, this spot offers a relatively flat water area sheltered by the reef, ideal for beginners and intermediates. The east trade winds blow consistently, providing reliable conditions for kitesurfing. Clifton is the ideal starting point for exploring the surrounding islets on downwind runs.

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Spot forecast for Clifton

Sunrise 05:56 · Sunset 17:44

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< 7 kn7–12 kn13–20 kn21–30 kn31–40 kn41+ kn Gusts Your minimum: 7 kn

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Wave height: < 0.5 m 0.5–1 m 1–2 m 2–3 m ≥ 3 m

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Clifton: when to go?

Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)

Season · peak

418h

in January · 31 rideable days

The spot works year-round: 30 rideable days a month on average, at 28 °C. It peaks in January, with 418 hours of usable wind.

Rideable days per month

Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 28%13-20 knots · 69%21-30 knots · 3%31+ knots · under 1%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 13 and 20 knots — 69% of rideable hours. That is the most versatile range, where most kites work. The coldest month is January, at 27 °C. The wettest month is July, with 150 mm.

Monthly averages: Clifton

Monthly averages — Clifton — averaged over 2 years of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com — How it is calculated
Month	Rideable days	Usable wind	Temperature	Rain
January	31.0	418 h	27 °C	55 mm
February	28.5	398 h	27 °C	22 mm
March	29.5	406 h	27 °C	23 mm
April	29.5	437 h	28 °C	21 mm
May	31.0	465 h	28 °C	50 mm
June	30.0	450 h	28 °C	96 mm
July	30.5	445 h	28 °C	150 mm
August	30.0	424 h	28 °C	121 mm
September	29.0	390 h	29 °C	88 mm
October	28.5	348 h	29 °C	120 mm
November	30.0	386 h	28 °C	115 mm
December	31.0	393 h	27 °C	82 mm

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Technical details of Clifton spot

The spot works with winds from NNE, NE, ENE, E.

Depending on conditions: N, ESE, SE.

RideableDepending on conditions Not rideable

Spot opening date · Required level

Spot opening date: Open all year round
Required level: Beginner

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