WWS

Aruba · Aruba

Adicora, Venezuela

15.4kts

E · Windsaison

Adicora delivers 311 windy days a year with flat water and reliable thermals. A beginner's setup for technique work without swell interference.

BeginnerIntermediateFreerideFoil
15.4kts
Durchschnittswind
311
Windtage / Jahr
13:00–16:00
Beste Windzeit
E
Hauptwindrichtung

Lage

Nächste Flughäfen
Airport - Oranjestad
Koordinaten
11.9422, -69.8016
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Monatliches Windprofil (Peak-Fenster)

17
Jan
16
Feb
17
Mär
16
Apr
17
Mai
18
Jun
18
Jul
16
Aug
16
Sep
16
Okt
15
Nov
15
Dez

Jan

92%

fahrbar

16.8 kts

Feb

84%

fahrbar

16.4 kts

Mär

90%

fahrbar

16.5 kts

Apr

95%

fahrbar

16.2 kts

Mai

95%

fahrbar

16.5 kts

Jun

98%

fahrbar

17.8 kts

Jul

97%

fahrbar

18.2 kts

Aug

92%

fahrbar

16.3 kts

Sep

83%

fahrbar

15.9 kts

Okt

50%

fahrbar

15.7 kts

Nov

62%

fahrbar

15.1 kts

Dez

82%

fahrbar

15.1 kts

Beste Windrichtungen

  • E
  • ENE
  • ESE
  • NE
  • NNE

Wasserbedingungen

  • Ocean
  • Flat Water

Beste Monate

Jan
Feb
Mär
Apr
Mai
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Okt
Nov
Dez

Gefahren

  • Strong currents and occasional boat traffic in the channel between Aruba and Venezuela
  • Sharp coral and rocks near shore in some areas - wear reef booties
  • Shallow water patches requiring careful navigation and board control
  • Sudden wind shifts due to coastal geography affecting consistency

Was das für dich heißt

  • Riffschuhe bei Ebbe empfohlen
  • Material tragen — nicht über Steine ziehen
  • Starke Strömung — upwind zurücklaufen, nicht abtreiben lassen
  • Auf ankernde Boote und markierte Fahrrinnen achten
  • Im Stehbereich auf Finnen und Leinen achten

Ausstattung

  • Beachfront restaurants and bars in nearby settlements
  • Equipment rental shops and schools catering to water sports
  • Parking areas and basic facilities at main launch points
  • Accommodation options within short distance of the beach

Lokale Tipps

This spot enjoys 311 windy days annually, making it extremely reliable—plan trips around Jun-Aug for peak thermal winds. Check local conditions in Aruba proper as this spot is very close to the Venezuelan coast with unique wind patterns.

Einstieg & Strand

Flat water conditions make this ideal for beginners; launch from sandy beach areas when winds are E to NE. Water is typically calm with minimal swell, allowing for smooth entries and exits even in lighter wind conditions.

Lokale Regeln

Respect local fishermen and boat operators sharing the water; stay in designated kiting zones and maintain awareness of other water users. Yield to commercial traffic and smaller craft that are less maneuverable.

Was anziehen

A 2-3mm wetsuit is suitable for year-round riding; water temperatures stay warm (77-82°F). Quick-dry shirts and reef booties are recommended for protection against sun and sharp bottom.

Was einpacken

Kite-Größen

  • 14–17 mLeichtwind, unter 14 kn
  • 11–14 mtypische Sessions, 14–22 kn
  • 8–10 mstarke Tage, 20–28 kn

Boards

  • Twintip — universell, gehört ins Gepäck
  • Hydrofoil — Leichtwind-Spot, fahrbar ab ca. 10 kn

Was anziehen (nach Klima)

Im Wasser
Boardshorts oder Bikini mit Rashguard oder UV-Shirt.
An Land
Leichte Baumwolle; Regenjacke einpacken, wenn die Saison in die Regenzeit fällt.

Abgeleitet aus dem Breitengrad des Spots (tropische Zone) und der aktuellen Saison.

Vorfahrt & Verhalten

  1. 1Wer ins Wasser startet, hat Vorrang vor Ridern, die reinkommen.
  2. 2Der Luv-Rider weicht aus — Kite hoch halten, wenn du über einem tiefen Rider passierst.
  3. 3Steuerbordbug (rechte Hand vorn) hat Vorfahrt beim Kreuzen.
  4. 4Wer überholt, hält sich aus der Linie des langsameren Riders.
  5. 5Wellenreiten: Der Rider in der Welle hat sie — kein Drop-in.

Spot-Guide

The Experience

Flat water, sand launch, no swell. That's Adicora. You're here to dial technique, not get pitched. Thermal winds build through the afternoon—steady, predictable, boring in the best way if you're trying to actually improve instead of just survive.

Wind & Conditions

Sits in a wind corridor between Aruba and Venezuela. East-northeast flow channels through reliably, 311 days annually. May through August is peak—consistent 15+ knots. The trade-off: geography that delivers wind also creates sudden shifts. Local patterns here don't track Aruba's. Check conditions specifically for Adicora before driving out.

Water Hazards

Flat but shallow in patches. Reef and sharp rock near shore. Reef booties mandatory. Strong currents run through the channel between islands—they'll drift you if you're not tracking position. Heavy boat traffic in that same channel. Warm water year-round means the reef ecosystem is active; treat it as navigation obstacle, not playground.

Who Rides Here

Beginners get what they came for: flat water minus the swell variable. Local rental shops nearby. Intermediate kiters value the wind consistency. Advanced riders pass unless flat-water foiling or technique refinement is the goal. Shallow patches demand board control.

Scene

Not a scene. Basic amenities in nearby settlements. Parking at main launch. Accommodation exists but this is a session spot, not a destination. Remoteness filters crowds.