Wind, weather & water

The northern hemisphere winter is the best time to head to Palawan when it delivers reliable winds between October and early March. The wind blows onshore and side-onshore from the northeast, ranging between 15 and 20 knots most frequently, but can push up to 25 to 30 knots at times. Bring your bigger kites and you can expect to be out quite regularly.

The weather is very warm in the Philippines but a shortie or a rashie can be a good idea if you’re going to be on the water for a long time when a colder breeze comes through. There’s also a lot of sea grass in the water which some people might find irritating, so girls may opt to follow the new rage: long leggings. The climate is tropical and humid but the winter months can sometimes bring cold fronts from the South China Sea, so pack some light layers. Air and water temperatures during the kitesurfing season average around 26°C / 79°F.