Wind and Sea

Winds

Due to the prevailing year-round trade winds, Long Bay gets ideal winds for Kiteboarding. The winds range from 15-25mph and blow the greater part of the year. The wind angle here is side/on shore, making it a safe location for kiting (no being blown out to sea).

FAQ: If Long Bay is good for kiting, is it good for just lying on the beach?
Providenciales is an almost flat sandbar in the middle of the ocean, with the highest point being 120ft about sea level. All the beaches get the same wind strength. The difference is just in the direction. Long Bay is best for kiting because the side/on shore wind makes it safe. That same wind on Grace Bay is an offshore wind that is more dangerous for kiters. But for sunning on the beach, the breeze is the same everywhere. And you’ll be glad for it. On days when there is no breeze, it’s hot out there! It's all part of the amazing location, which is why our guests come back again and again for their Turks and Caicos vacations.

Shallow seas

The sea here is in front of Esencia is shallow – you can stand up and walk a long ways out before the water deepens. This makes it ideal for learning how to kiteboard, as you can stand up and walk out a safe ways away from the beach, and if you crash your kite or lose your board you can easily walk over to them. Water Temperature Water temperature here ranges from 75°F in the winter to 85°F in the summer. Even winter temperatures are comfortable and at most you might want a thin dive shirt. Summer temperatures are like a cool bath. Pretty much year round (except when an occasional storm comes down from the USA in winter) you can spend hours comfortably in the water, or in our Caribbean Villas.