On the Water
Salinas
Salinas · South
Water quality
Beach water quality
Salinas is an on-water kiteboarding spot on the south coast, where the harbor and its broad bay stay flat while trade winds blow from the east-southeast at roughly 15–22 knots (17–25 mph). The sheltered water makes it a setting for kiting without open-sea chop. The wind is strongest from November through May, though the harbor itself is flat all year. It is also a popular weekend stop for boaters, so expect boat traffic around the bay on weekends.
- Best time
- Nov–May, for wind; the harbor is flat all year
- Typical conditions
- Trade winds from the east-southeast, 15–22 knots (17–25 mph) · flat water in the harbor