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The Ambergris Caye Sandbar (MJ's Sandbar) is a unique kitesurfing spot in Belize, located between Ambergris Caye and the mainland. This submerged sandbar offers shallow turquoise water (waist-deep) over a large area, creating perfect flat water kitesurfing conditions.

Northeast to east trade winds blow consistently from November to May, with speeds of 15-25 knots. The spot is only accessible by boat, ensuring an obstacle-free and uncrowded space.

Water is warm year-round and crystal clear. This spot is ideal for beginners thanks to the shallow water and sandy bottom, and for freestylers thanks to the perfect flat water.

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Spot forecast for Ambergris Caye | Sandbar

Sunrise 05:46 · Sunset 17:26

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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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Ambergris Caye | Sandbar: 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

412h

in March · 31 rideable days

The spot works year-round: 29 rideable days a month on average, at 28 °C. It peaks in March, with 412 hours of usable wind.

Rideable days per month

Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 43%13-20 knots · 53%21-30 knots · 4%31+ knots · under 1%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 13 and 20 knots — 53% 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 October, with 361 mm.

Monthly averages: Ambergris Caye | Sandbar

Monthly averages — Ambergris Caye | Sandbar — averaged over 2 years of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com — How it is calculated
Month	Rideable days	Usable wind	Temperature	Rain
January	29.5	328 h	27 °C	108 mm
February	26.5	310 h	27 °C	41 mm
March	31.0	412 h	27 °C	13 mm
April	30.0	427 h	28 °C	30 mm
May	31.0	463 h	29 °C	19 mm
June	29.5	399 h	29 °C	285 mm
July	30.5	427 h	29 °C	146 mm
August	30.5	351 h	29 °C	170 mm
September	28.5	314 h	30 °C	187 mm
October	25.0	250 h	29 °C	361 mm
November	27.0	288 h	28 °C	279 mm
December	31.0	336 h	27 °C	192 mm

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Technical details of Ambergris Caye | Sandbar spot

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

Depending on conditions: N, 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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