Continent
Caribbean
Country
Aruba
Next Big City
Oranjestad
Next Town
San Nicolas
 
Type:
Ocean
Rider Ability:
Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Features:
None

Water

Type:
Chop, Small wave, Medium wave
Hazards:
Reefs, Corals, Rocks
Quality:
Crystal clear
Best Tide:
No information

The water is great. Some small waves coming in the bay, which is protected by a reef, on which waves are breaking. Not great waves, but good to go riding. Strong swimming skills are a must. Look out for the reefs in the water. Be aware of their position and keep distance, since they can get shallow and you can hit them.

Beach

Type:
Sand
Size:
Medium
Hazards:
Bystanders, Other
Beach Users:
No information

The beach is fine. Big enough to launch your kite. Unfortunately there some garbage, trash etc. on the beach from tourist. That's a shame, but it's soft sand. When you get there, go to the left side of the bay. There you can launch and land your kite.

Weather

Spring:
Shorts
Summer:
Shorts
Fall:
Shorts
Winter:
Shorts

The weather is perfect. Sun is always shining. You can easily wear only shorts and lycra shirt, but you can get burned very easily. Aruba is warm all year, 28-32°C. At night it doesn't cool down at all, it's only the sun missing, but the wind stays, so it can get a little chilly. You can count on some hotter days during the summer month (July-September). Aruba is mostly dry, even in the rainy season, the rain doesn't really last longer than 10 min. The water temperature is around 27°C, so forget your wetsuit.

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

The wind is always warm, blowing onshore. Morning the wind is about 3 Bft. Later the wind will get stronger, to 4-5 Bft. It's blowing here in Aruba Northeast all year long, maybe some lighter days in the month of September to November and in the beginning of December. But that only means it won't blow every day over 15 knots. The chance you can kiteboard are always 90%. Don't forget your small kite sizes! Days of 25 knots are quite normal. Save on this spot are sweet steady onshore wind!



How to get there

Transport
Car
Access
Short walk

Just get to the airport, and go only straight on. Then you'll get there very simple. You have to go there with a car. Remember, take a 4x4, or else you will get stuck in the sand. Only in the high season (November until Easter) will you need to reserve a rental car. Drive all the way south and before the south tip drive eastwards.

Extra information

Rules
No information

Nightlife

No information