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

Rules
Other

Only advanced kiters please! Organize rescue before getting on the water!

Nightlife

Little.