Continent |
Caribbean |
Country |
Netherlands Antilles |
Next Big City |
Kralendijk |
Next Town |
Sorobon |
Type: |
Ocean, Lagoon |
Rider Ability: |
Beginner, Intermediate, Expert |
Features: |
Rooms, Shower, Food, Parking |
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Water
Type: |
Shallow, Flat, Chop |
Hazards: |
None |
Quality: |
Crystal clear |
Best Tide: |
Tide independent |
Perfectly flat water. No waves, except on very far outside (long stretch upwind from launch zone). Choice of standing area or deep water, all in the same bay.
Beach
Type: |
Sand |
Size: |
Small |
Hazards: |
Bystanders, Other |
Beach Users: |
None |
Small launch zone, experience required as bystanders occasionally around, plus some hard objects. Wind steady though, so no surprises.
Weather
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Spring:
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Shorts |
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Summer:
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Shorts |
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Fall:
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Shorts |
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Winter:
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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 |
Main Direction: |
NE |
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.
How to get there
Transport |
Car |
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Access
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Short walk |
15 minute drive from the airport. Get to Bonaire and drive southeast from the airport to Sorobon. Then you will see Lac Bay.
Extra information
Rules |
Zones |
Kitesurfing banned on Lac Bay (not the whole of Bonaire). Windsurfing allowed.
Nightlife
No information