Continent |
Caribbean |
Country |
Netherlands Antilles |
Next Big City |
Flamingo Airport, Kralendijk |
Next Town |
Sorobon |
|
Type: |
Ocean, Lagoon |
Rider Ability: |
Beginner, Intermediate, Expert |
Features: |
Parking |
Water
Type: |
Flat, Chop, Small wave, Medium wave |
Hazards: |
Reefs |
Quality: |
Crystal clear |
Best Tide: |
Tide independent |
Flat to choppy water in the lagoon. Waves from 6-10 feet on the reef. Easy access into the waves. Running clean, not breaking immediately. Shallow on the reefs.
Beach
Type: |
Sand |
Size: |
Small |
Hazards: |
Rocks |
Beach Users: |
None |
Entrance to the water with lots of rocks.
Weather
Spring:
|
Shorts |
Summer:
|
Shorts |
Fall:
|
Shorts |
Winter:
|
Shorts |
Air and water 28+°C year round. No wetsuit needed. A rash guard is good to protect against the sun.
Wind
Best Months: |
January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, November, December |
Wind Type: |
Trade |
Best Direction: |
NE, ENE, E |
Main Direction: |
NE, ENE, E |
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 |
Get to Bonaire and drive southeast from the airport to Sorobon. Then you will see Lac Bay, get to the point of the bay.
Extra information
Kiteboarding has been banned in the Lac Bay area until further notice. Windsurfing allowed.
Nightlife