Guimaras

Also known as: Kitesurfing Guimaras

Private beach with Panay Gulf views

Difficulty 2/5 · Easy-moderateFlatwaterReef-protected lagoon / flats
Wind season
Amihan NE/E Nov-Apr
Wind
NE/E steady, 15-25 kt
Reliability
High Nov-Apr
Water
Flatwater
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Wind & season

Wind, water and season at this Guimaras, Western Visayas, Philippines spot - what to expect and when to come.

Wind season window

Amihan NE/E Nov-Apr (kite season); Habagat SW May-Oct not possible to kite

Wind strength & direction

NE/E steady, 15-25 kt

Wind reliability

High Nov-Apr

Best season

Nov-Apr (Amihan)

Tide dependence

Shallow - tide dependent (est)

Off-season Habagat unrideable; typhoon/rain season May-Oct

The water

Water state

Flat lagoon / mixed

Water depth

Shallow warm flat water off Playa de Paraiso private beach

Water temp by season

Warm approx 28 C (est)

Wetsuit guidance

None needed

Skill & group fit

Skill tier

Beginner-friendly

Difficulty

2 (easy)

Group split options

Private and group courses

Accessibility & group fit

Beachfront resort 20 m from water; good for all levels and families

Getting there & schools

Launch & access

Playa de Paraiso, San Lorenzo, Brgy San Enrique (Lebas), Guimaras; 20 m from water

Shuttle & transport

Iloilo airport taxi to Parola terminal, boat to Buenavista (10 min), then jeepney/trike/shuttle (PHP 500)

Schools, rental & storage

Kitesurfing Guimaras - only kite school on island; IKO and VDWS, rentals, storage, kite resort

Facilities

Beachfront kite resort rooms, restaurant; scooter rental PHP 500/day

Non-sport options nearby

Island tours, mango farms, beaches, Iloilo City

Crowds & localism

Quiet, uncrowded; friendly

Permits & safety

50% deposit; PayPal/GCash/Wise/card/cash (Confirm. rates)

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Hazards

Shallow seabed and reef (est)

Rescue-boat service

Confirm.

Emergency & rescue

Iloilo City across the strait (est)

This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand wind-sport spot report. Coordinates are approximate.

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