French Guiana · Arrondissement de Cayenne
4.86 | -52.26
Plage du Mahury is a kitesurfing spot at the mouth of the Mahury River, near Cayenne in French Guiana. This spot can only be sailed during falling tide due to strong currents.
Wind is mainly from the southeast in dry season and north in rainy season. Trade winds blow at 15-25 knots. Water is warm but brown. Beware of strong currents that can pull riders offshore in case of trouble.
The spot is not recommended for beginners due to dangerous currents. Reserved for advanced riders familiar with local conditions.
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
The season runs from September to April, peaking in January: 27 rideable days a month and 285 hours of usable wind, at 30 °C. The low point is July, at 10 days.
7-12 knots · 100% 13-20 knots · under 1%
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 100% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is February, at 28 °C. The wettest month is May, with 696 mm. Bar height is the month's rideable days; the split shows how its wind hours break down by strength.
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30.0 | 285 h | 29 °C | 283 mm |
| February | 26.0 | 280 h | 28 °C | 287 mm |
| March | 27.0 | 270 h | 29 °C | 320 mm |
| April | 26.5 | 233 h | 29 °C | 395 mm |
| May | 16.0 | 105 h | 28 °C | 696 mm |
| June | 14.0 | 85 h | 29 °C | 523 mm |
| July | 10.0 | 68 h | 29 °C | 344 mm |
| August | 14.5 | 114 h | 31 °C | 169 mm |
| September | 25.5 | 210 h | 32 °C | 52 mm |
| October | 25.0 | 219 h | 31 °C | 107 mm |
| November | 26.0 | 223 h | 30 °C | 169 mm |
| December | 27.5 | 256 h | 28 °C | 384 mm |
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