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Wind Sports Awards

Kite and windsurf awards across 260 wind-enabled spots worldwide.

Historical quality only. Awards do not provide a safety clearance.

The Headline Awards

The biggest prizes. Earned with data.

Headline Award

Wind Capital

DakhlaNorth Africa

7.8

average wind sports score

“The best wind on Earth. Bring a kite.”

Runner up: Fernando de Noronha (6.6)

Headline Award

Most Epic Wind Days

DakhlaNorth Africa

231

days scoring 8+

“231 days of send-it conditions.”

Runner up: Outer Banks (118)

The Controversial Awards

Not everyone will be happy about these.

Awaiting first award. Not enough scored data in this category yet.

The Fun Awards

Deep cuts, patterns, and things nobody asked for.

Fun Award

Steadiest Breeze

Fernando de NoronhaSouth America

300

steady wind days (15-35 km/h)

“The smoothest ride on the planet.”

Runner up: Ponta Preta (245)

Fun AwardRoast

Gust Monster

NiijimaJapan

22

days with wind > 50 km/h

“Gusty does not begin to describe it.”

Runner up: Tiree (7)

Fun AwardRoast

The Doldrums

MontañitaSouth America

364

consecutive windless days

“364 days. No wind. Just... sitting there.”

Runner up: Pascuales (364)

Fun AwardControversial

Wrong Sport

TrestlesNorth America

6.6

surf score at a wind spot

“You came to kite but the waves were actually firing.”

Runner up: Troncones (6.4)

The Data Nerd Awards

For the spreadsheet-curious.

Awaiting first award. Not enough scored data in this category yet.