GUIDE: ANTIGUA SPOTS ISLAND OF PARADISE LAGOONS
🎯 In short: This Guide
Antigua offers two expansive, enclosed lagoons with perfectly flat water: Great Bird Island to the northeast (less frequented, no beach access, so boat assistance is mandatory) and Green Island (featuring a take-off beach and the 40knots school). Freeride and foil sports are available in all trade wind directions. You can also enjoy wing and paddle sports.
Live Conditions
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► Antigua · Green Island live weather & wind
► Antigua · Great Bird Island live weather & wind
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You can kitesurf, Surf, foil, wing, and paddle on the island of Antigua, located just north of Guadeloupe.
The island of Antigua (also known as Antigoa, or in Creole as Wadadli, meaning “our own”) is a Caribbean island. It is the main island of the territory of Antigua and Barbuda, an independent state within the Commonwealth of Nations since . This island has a profound historical past, having served as a stopover for slave traders before the distribution of enslaved people across the Caribbean. It also provided hurricane shelter for the British navy. Today, it is a home port for many yachts.
► Great Bird Island (NE):
Vast enclosed lagoon with many islets, not very frequented by kitesurfers.
Program:
Freeride, foil, wing, paddle, windsurf board.
Dangers:
There is no beach for take-off.
All skill levels are welcome, but motorized assistance is required.
Enjoy all trade wind directions.
You can ride downwind of the islets on completely flat water.
You won't find any waves here, regardless of the conditions.
► Green Island:
This is a large, enclosed lagoon, similar to Great Bird Island, but it has a take-off beach, which attracts a high number of kitesurfers. It's also the location of the 40knots kite school, where a half-day lesson costs 600 USD.
Program:
Perfect for freeride, foil, wing, paddle, and windsurf board.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where to kite in Antigua?
Two lagoons: Great Bird Island to the northeast, a vast, enclosed lagoon with islets that is very uncrowded, and Green Island, a comparable lagoon with a take-off beach. This attracts more kitesurfers and the local school.
Can you start in Antigua?
Yes, at Green Island, where the 40knots school operates (around 600 USD for half a day). At Great Bird Island, all levels are welcome but only with motorized assistance: there is no beach for take-off.
Are there waves in Antigua?
No: the two lagoons are enclosed. The water remains completely flat regardless of conditions, especially downwind of the islets. It's a playground for freeride, foil, wing, and paddle.
Where can I check the wind in Antigua?
On the GlissEvolution Antigua · Green Island and Antigua · Great Bird Island weather pages: live wind and trade wind forecasts.
Key Features
| Section | Key takeaway |
|---|---|
| In short, this guide | Antigua offers two expansive, enclosed lagoons with perfectly flat water: Great Bird Island to the northeast (less frequented, no beach access, so boat assistance is mandatory) and Green Island (featuring a take-off beach...) |
| You can kitesurf, Surf, foil, wing, and paddle on the island of Antigua, located just north of Guadeloupe. | The island of Antigua (also known as Antigoa, or in Creole Wadadli, meaning 'our own') is a Caribbean island. It is the main island of the territory of Antigua and Barbuda, an independent state within the... |
| Great Bird Island (NE) | This vast, enclosed lagoon features numerous islets and is not heavily frequented by kitesurfers. |
| Green Island | A vast, enclosed lagoon, similar to Great Bird Island, but with a take-off beach, which attracts a large number of kitesurfers. |
| Where to kite in Antigua? | Two lagoons: Great Bird Island to the northeast, a vast enclosed lagoon with islets that is rarely visited, and Green Island, a comparable lagoon with a take-off beach, which attracts more... |
| Can you start in Antigua? | Yes, on Green Island, where the 40knots school operates (around 600 USD for half a day). |
| Are there waves in Antigua? | No: both lagoons are enclosed. The water remains completely flat regardless of conditions, especially downwind of the islets. |
Frequently Asked Questions
In short: key takeaways from this guide
Antigua offers two expansive, enclosed lagoons with perfectly flat water: Great Bird Island to the northeast (less frequented, no beach access, so boat assistance is mandatory) and Green Island (featuring a take-off beach and the 40knots school). You can enjoy freeride, foil, wing, and paddle sports in all trade wind directions.
Kitesurf, Surf, foil, wing, and paddle on the island of Antigua, located north of Guadeloupe: what you need to know.
Antigua (also known as Antigoa, or Wadadli in Creole, meaning 'our own') is a Caribbean island. It's the main island of Antigua and Barbuda, an independent state within the Commonwealth of Nations since November 1981. This island carries a heavy historical past, having served as a stopover for slave traders before the distribution of enslaved people throughout the Caribbean.
Great Bird Island (NE): Key Information
This expansive, enclosed lagoon is dotted with numerous islets, yet it remains relatively uncrowded by kitesurfers. It's perfect for Freeride, foil, wing, paddle, and windsurf board activities.
Green Island: Key Information
This large, enclosed lagoon, much like Great Bird Island, features a convenient beach for launching your Kite. It's a popular spot for kitesurfers and home to the local Kite school, where you can take a half-day lesson for 600 USD and experience winds up to 40 knots.
Where to kite in Antigua?
Two lagoons: Great Bird Island to the northeast, a vast, enclosed lagoon with islets that is very uncrowded, and Green Island, a comparable lagoon with a take-off beach. This attracts more kitesurfers and the local school.
Can you start in Antigua?
Yes, at Green Island, where the 40knots school operates (around 600 USD for half a day). At Great Bird Island, all levels are welcome but only with motorized assistance: there is no beach for take-off.
Got a question about the gear mentioned here?
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