Continent |
Caribbean |
Country |
Netherlands Antilles |
Next Big City |
Flamingo Airport, Kralendijk |
Next Town |
Kralendijk |
|
Type: |
Ocean |
Rider Ability: |
Intermediate, Expert |
Features: |
School, Shop, Repair, Rental, Rescue, Food, Parking |
Water
Type: |
Flat |
Hazards: |
None |
Quality: |
Crystal clear |
Best Tide: |
Tide independent |
There is a little tide. No currents. Very flat water due to offshore winds. Before getting on the water make sure you have rescue organized due to offshore winds.
Beach
Type: |
Sand |
Size: |
Medium |
Hazards: |
Stones |
Beach Users: |
None |
The beach is sandy, but to get in the water, you have to walk over some stones. Some grassy areas on the beach.
Weather
Spring:
|
Shorts |
Summer:
|
Shorts |
Fall:
|
Shorts |
Winter:
|
Shorts |
The weather on Bonaire is always nice. 30°C. No wetsuit needed, water 27°C all year.
Wind
Best Months: |
January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, November, December |
Wind Type: |
Trade |
Best Direction: |
NE |
Main Direction: |
NE |
Offshore with the usual NE trade winds. Almost all year round Bonaire has very consistent wind. NE trade winds will blow from November until August with an average of about 16 knots. In September and October wind speeds are lower but you will still have some good days. In June and July the wind is stronger.
How to get there
Transport |
Car |
Access
|
Short walk |
From the airport drive south to the southwest od the island. Just after Pink Beach you will find Atlantis.
Extra information
Only advanced kiters please! Organize rescue before getting on the water!
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