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

Rules
Zones

Kiteboarding has been banned in the Lac Bay area until further notice. Windsurfing allowed.

Nightlife

No information