Kitesurf Solomon Islands

Hmm, I've been toying with the idea of a surf trip to the Solomon's end of the year. What sort of kiting are you expect Pattiecannon, in the waves or flatwater? I wonder if the wind is the right direction for the waves this time of year...?

Marine Forecast
[b]Issued by the [b]Solomon Islands Meteorological Service
[/b]Valid for [b]24 hours
[/b]From:[b] 4pm, Wednesday 20th July 2016[/b]

Marine Warnings: [/b]A Strong Wind Warning (20 to 25 knots) is inforce for most Solomon Islands waters and moderate (2.5 - 3.0 m) southeasterly swells for waters of Temotu, Rennell/Bellona, Makira southern waters of Western, Russell, Guadalcanal and southeast to northeast waters of Malaita & Isabel.
[b]General Situation: [/b]A general easterly trade wind flow persists over the Solomon Islands.

RegionsForecastFurtherOutlook


[b]Western Region (Western, Choiseul and Isabel Province)[/b]
East to southeast winds at 15 to 25 knots with moderate to rough seas and moderate southeasterly swells over southern waters of Western Province and northeastern waters of Isabel. Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms.
Further Outlook for Friday: East to Southeast winds at 15 to 25 knots.


[b]Central Region (Malaita, Guadalcanal and Central Islands Provinces)[/b]
East to Southeast winds at 20 to 25 knots with moderate to rough seas and moderate southeasterly swells over southern waters of Russell, Guadalcanal and southeast to northeast waters of Malaita. Isolated showers and thunderstorms tending scattered over Malaita waters.
Further Outlook for Friday: East to Southeast winds at 20 to 25 knots with low to moderate southeasterly swells.


[b]Eastern Region (Makira, Temotu and Rennell/Bellona Provinces[/b]
East to Southeast winds at 20 to 25 knots with rough seas and moderate southeasterly swells. Isolated showers and thunderstorms .
Further Outlook for Friday: East to Southeast winds at 20 to 25 knots and moderate southeasterly swells.
[b]
Honiara Port & Surrounding Areas.[/b]
East to Northeast winds at 10 to 20 knots with slight seas. A few showers and isolated thunderstorms, clearing overnight.
Further Outlook for Friday: East to Northeast winds at 10 to 20 knots.

Tidal Predictions for Honiara. High tide will be at 04:00 am early tomorrow morning (0.87 m)
Low tide will be at 12:40pm after mid-day tomorrow (0.14 m).

Last modified on Wednesday, 20 July 2016 16:35

Hey all, I am based in Honiara and have been scouting kiting locations here for the last three months (I am about 7years into kiting, prefer waves to flat). Keen to hook up with any kiters coming through- can do weekend missions out- and have some spots around Honiara that can also work while you're in transit (not recommended as a kiting destination, but you can kite). Wind is up at the moment, although it can be light. Finding places to launch and land with clean air, easy access and no issues with local people can be a hassle. Do recommend going through a resort or engaging a local guide as a must. I will be doing lots of exploring over the next few years, and will post about what I find.