THE SET-UP

A round, potato-shaped reef a hundred metres off shore protects the beach from shorebreak and focuses the waves out on the reef, separating two bays: Beach Bay and Surfers Bay. Kitesurfing and windsurfing take place in the Surfers Bay and there’s even an additional kite lagoon with no windsurfers or swimmers. No matter your level you’ll find great conditions for learning, flying and jumping and even some wave riding directly out front of the kite center at Giant Bay. Advanced freestylers can also enjoy the flat water, even in strong winds, as the turqoise blue waters are protected by the reef. The first 50 metres are shallow and easy to launch from and the first waves can be reached 200 metres out. The waves run cross-shore with the wind and outside the bay can get bigger on the really good days – up to two or three metres. Surfers Bay is suitable for riders at waterstart levels who are riding upwind as there are also windsurfers sharing this lagoon, but there’s enough space for everyone. The waves in this section are small and weak, allowing less experienced riders to ride without worry. The one kilometre kite lagoon is a superb alternative for both beginners and advanced riders with its’ glassy waters. Kite safely here, even in strong winds. You can land your kite anywhere around the lagoon and walk back to your starting point. There are a few sharp stones, so it’s recommended to wear shoes.

Tommy Friedl Pro Center run a shuttle service twice a day between the hotel and lagoon that takes ten minutes. You can also walk back which takes 30 minutes, or pay for a private transfer.