Continent |
South America |
Country |
Venezuela |
Next Big City |
Caracas |
Next Town |
Gran Roque |
|
Type: |
Ocean, Island |
Rider Ability: |
Beginner, Intermediate, Expert |
Features: |
None |
Water
Type: |
Shallow, Flat |
Hazards: |
Corals |
Quality: |
Crystal clear |
Best Tide: |
Tide independent |
Flat, crystal clear waters.
Beach
Type: |
Sand |
Size: |
Small |
Hazards: |
Shells |
Beach Users: |
January, February, July, August |
Soft and fine white sand.
Weather
Spring:
|
Shorts |
Summer:
|
Shorts |
Fall:
|
Shorts |
Winter:
|
Shorts, Shorty |
This is the Caribbean! Perfect conditions all year around! Leave the wetsuit at home. Only during winter sometimes a bit chilly.
Wind
Best Months: |
January, February, March, April, May |
Wind Type: |
Thermal, Trade |
Best Direction: |
NE |
Main Direction: |
NE |
Wind strength: 16-25 knots.
How to get there
Transport |
Boat |
Access
|
No walk |
From Caracas fly to Gran Roque with LTA (they carry your overweight kite bag because they fly with bigger airplanes). From Gran Roque you can get a boat to the island.
Extra information
Nightlife