Discover Long Bay Beach - a Kiteboarding Paradise
Recognized globally as a world-class kiteboarding location, Long Bay Beach offers the perfect conditions for both beginners and experienced kiteboarders. Its warm climate, consistent trade winds, and stunning natural beauty make it a kiteboarding paradise.
Kiteboarding opportunities at Long Bay Beach
Long Bay Beach is considered an ideal spot for kiteboarding due to its steady, reliable winds and vast expanse of shallow, waist-deep waters that extend for miles. The smooth, flat water creates an excellent environment for learning, while advanced riders can explore the deeper stretches or practice jumps and tricks.
Whether you’re just starting or you’re a seasoned kiteboarder, Long Bay has something for everyone. The shallow sand bar eliminates any shore break, making it easy to access the shallow water ideal for learning.
You won’t find crowds, rocks, gusty winds, currents, sea urchins, waves, or obstacles. Hop on your board and ride the flat water for miles, or stand in waist-deep water while learning the exciting sport of kiteboarding.
For those new to the sport or looking to improve their skills, kiteboarding lessons are readily available. Professional instructors offer personalized guidance, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience on the water. Equipment rentals are also accessible for those who want to explore on their own.
Other activities nearby
Long Bay Beach is a 15-20 minute drive from the airport and just over 5 minutes from all the popular attractions in Grace Bay, including the famous Grace Bay Beach, golf course, the majority of the island’s top restaurants and bars, as well as one of the islands main grocery stores (Graceway Gourmet) and many other retail shops.
In addition to its close proximity to Grace Bay, Long Bay Beach is less than 10 minutes from numerous snorkeling sites as well as amazing paddleboarding and kayaking through the beautiful Mangrove Islands.
Paddleboarding and Kayak Tours
If are interested in seeing wildlife, we recommend you join a guided ‘Mangrove Island Turtle Tour’. This is a magical journey through the shallow water estuaries of the stunning Turks and Caicos ‘Mangrove Island’ nature reserve. Paddle alongside countless turtles, baby lemon sharks, pufferfish, rays, snapper, anemones, starfish, conch, pelicans, and more!
Boat Charters
Getting on a boat to explore the neighboring islands, secluded beaches, and sandbars is a must! For a great boat charter option, check out our friends at Caicos Catalyst. Captains & owners Mat and Morgan are fellow kiteboarders and know the waters of the Turks & Caicos as well as anyhow. Their boats are very comfortable and reasonably priced, and they will take you to the coolest spots.
Visit The Long Bay Shipwreck
When standing on Long Bay Beach, look out across the horizon to see the famous Long Bay Beach Shipwreck of the freighter ship called “La Famille Express”. This popular attraction is located 2.3 miles off Long Bay Beach and was washed onto the shallow Caicos Banks during Hurricane Frances in 2004. You can rent a jet ski right from Long Bay Beach and cruise out to see the Long Bay Shipwreck.
Horseback riding
Another popular activity is to go horseback riding on Long Bay Beach with Provo Ponies. Ride through the crystal clear waters and along the white sand beach of Long Bay Beach on top of one of their friendly and experienced rescue horses. This is a multiple-hour adventure that is suitable for all skill levels of riders and is one of the most popular activities in Long Bay.
Scuba Diving
If you’re into scuba diving, you can book a dive trip with Dive Provo. They depart right from South Bank Marina, located at the end of Long Bay Highway. Dive Provo was one of the first scuba diving operations in The Turks and Caicos Islands and remains as one of the best. They offer instruction/ dive training, comfortable boats, top-end diving equipment, and go to some of the best dive spots.
Nearby Hotels and Accommodation
Whether you’re looking for luxury villas, charming beachfront resorts, or more budget-friendly vacation rentals, Long Bay offers a variety of accommodation options. Long Bay is very popular with water sports fans.
This is especially true for those who want to learn or practice kitesurfing and wingboarding. It also attracts people seeking a quieter and less crowded place than busy Grace Bay Beach. No matter where you stay in Long Bay, you will never be more than a few minutes from Long Bay Beach.
Luxury Beachfront Villas
The majority of beachfront properties are large luxury villas. Beachfront land was originally divided into 2.2 acre lots so many of the houses are expansive (4-8 bedrooms) and include an array of amenities such as multiple pools, tennis & pickleball courts and many are fully staffed with chefs, housekeepers, and butlers.
These spacious, elegantly designed villas offer direct access to the white sands of Long Bay Beach and the warm, turquoise waters of the Caribbean. You can kitesurf and wing board directly in from of most of the luxury villas of Long Bay Beach.
Villa Esencia (Best Value)
Villa Esencia is a 2.25-acre property on Long Bay Beach situated towards the northern end where the water is most shallow and ideal for learning to kiteboard. The property has 10 vacation suites between the 4 elegant villas that are all designed for privacy and tranquility.
The lush plants and trees are wild and natural, giving you the feeling of being in the midst of an undisturbed jungle. The pathways wind through the bush and follow nature’s creation and the buildings appear to have been dropped in. There is always a fun crowd of kiteboarders staying here and they have a selection of kiteboards and foil boards available in case you need a larger board for light wind days.
H20 Life Style Resort (Best Boutique Resort)
If you’re seeking a blend of personalized service and resort amenities, Long Bay Beach’s H20 Life Style Resort is the perfect option. H20 offers a lifestyle approach that is perfectly balanced between its backyard playground for water sports enthusiasts and the tranquil residential atmosphere that Long Bay is well known for. The ‘Hang Time’ beach bar, rooftop sunset yoga sessions, and occasional live music bring variety to this otherwise peaceful stretch of paradise.
H20 has an in-house surf shop and an array of paddle boards, e-foils & Hobie cats available for its guests. Enjoy luxurious and modern beachfront accommodations in an intimate boutique resort atmosphere that offers an array of activities, all right on Long Bay Beach.
The Shore Club (Best Luxury Resort)
The Shore Club on Long Bay Beach offers an unparalleled luxury experience in Turks and Caicos, combining world-class accommodations with the thrill of adventure thanks to its very close proximity to KiteProvo (only a couple hundred yards away from our kite school). Guests at The Shore Club can enjoy direct beach access to one of the Caribbean’s top kiteboarding destinations, while also indulging in the resort’s elegant suites, numerous fine dining options, and full-service spa.
Airbnb house & villa options
You will find a large variety of rental houses and villas in Long Bay at every price point through travel sites like Airbnb and VRBO. Feel free to reach out to us if you have questions. We’re happy to give you our feedback as we’ve seen Long Bay grow firsthand and know many of the more popular rental options for kiteboarders.
Where is Long Bay Beach located?
Long Bay Beach is located on the southeastern coast of Providenciales, the main island in Turks and Caicos, about a 10-minute drive from Grace Bay.
How to access Long Bay Beach?
To access Long Bay Beach, drive southeast from Grace Bay on Leeward Highway, then turn onto either The Shore Club Road or Long Bay Hills Road. Both lead to public access points and parking near the beach.
Kite Provo Offers Even More to Do!
Take a magical journey through the shallow water estuaries of the beautiful Turks & Caicos ‘Mangrove Island’ nature reserve. Paddle alongside countless turtles, baby lemon sharks, pufferfish, rays, snapper, anemones, star fish, conch, pelicans and more.
Wing boarding is the newest wind powered water sport! Safe and easy to learn as the wing has no lines and the board doesn’t sink! With no previous wind or water experience, enjoy riding the board during your 1st lesson. Wing Boarding is for everyone!
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