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Spot de Kiawah Island

Kiawah Island

Kiawah Island

United States

32.60 | -80.09

Overview

Kiawah Island is a kitesurfing spot on the Kiawah barrier island, an exclusive residential community southwest of Charleston. The island offers a long fine sand beach facing southeast, renowned as one of the most beautiful beaches in the United States. The wide, uncrowded beach offers plenty of space for kitesurfing. Conditions are excellent with good coastal winds and moderate waves. Access may be limited for non-residents — check access conditions.

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Atlantic Ocean with moderate waves. Wide beach with sandbars at low tide creating flat water areas. Tidal currents present. Warm water from May to October. Sandy bottom. Pleasant conditions for wave kitesurfing and freeride.

Required level

Intermediate

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Open all year round

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Hazards

Tidal and longshore currents. Sharks frequent in Kiawah waters — area known for sightings. Jellyfish in summer. Limited access — private community with restrictions. Alligators in lagoons and waterways behind the island. Thunderstorms possible in summer.

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