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Isla de Margarita · Venezuela

El Coche / Oasis Beach, Venezuela

15.8kts

ENE · Windsaison

El Coche delivers flat water and 321 windy days yearly—ideal for technique work. Shallow sandbars keep you close to shore, but respect the seagrass and currents.

BeginnerIntermediateFreerideFoil
15.8kts
Durchschnittswind
321
Windtage / Jahr
15:00–18:00
Beste Windzeit
ENE
Hauptwindrichtung

Lage

Nächste Flughäfen
Airport - Porlamar
Koordinaten
10.8039, -63.9543
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Monatliches Windprofil (Peak-Fenster)

18
Jan
19
Feb
18
Mär
18
Apr
17
Mai
17
Jun
15
Jul
15
Aug
14
Sep
16
Okt
16
Nov
17
Dez

Jan

100%

fahrbar

18.1 kts

Feb

95%

fahrbar

18.6 kts

Mär

95%

fahrbar

18.1 kts

Apr

95%

fahrbar

17.7 kts

Mai

94%

fahrbar

17.4 kts

Jun

97%

fahrbar

16.8 kts

Jul

82%

fahrbar

15.3 kts

Aug

71%

fahrbar

14.8 kts

Sep

67%

fahrbar

14.3 kts

Okt

68%

fahrbar

16.1 kts

Nov

93%

fahrbar

16.2 kts

Dez

98%

fahrbar

17 kts

Beste Windrichtungen

  • ENE
  • E
  • NE
  • ESE
  • W

Wasserbedingungen

  • Ocean
  • Flat Water

Beste Monate

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

Gefahren

  • Shallow water and sandbars near shore require careful navigation, especially in light wind conditions
  • Strong currents and occasional sea grass in flat water areas can affect board control
  • Afternoon thermal winds can create sudden gusts; monitor weather changes closely
  • Rocky outcrops and reef areas in certain zones demand local knowledge before exploring

Was das für dich heißt

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

Ausstattung

  • Beach clubs and restaurants along Oasis Beach offering food and fresh water
  • Local kite schools and rental shops providing gear and lessons for beginners
  • Nearby accommodations and tourist facilities on Isla de Margarita

Lokale Tipps

Visit during the peak season (December-May) for the most reliable winds and best beginner conditions. Check with local guides about seasonal variations and any marine life considerations specific to the area.

Einstieg & Strand

The flat water and sandy beach provide ideal launching conditions for beginners. With consistent ENE to E winds, expect reliable conditions year-round with easiest launches during morning sessions before thermal effects intensify.

Lokale Regeln

Respect other water users and local swimmers by staying in designated kite zones. Give right-of-way to other kiters and maintain safe distances, especially in the beginner-friendly shallow areas.

Was anziehen

A 2mm or thin wetsuit is suitable given the warm Caribbean location; rashguards offer sun protection year-round. Most sessions require minimal thermal protection except during cooler December-January months.

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

Oasis Beach on Isla de Margarita's eastern shore is consistent. ENE winds arrive predictable and steady. Water stays glassy enough to practice transitions without constant recovery.

Wind & Conditions

15.8 knots average. December–May is most reliable. Mornings are cleaner; thermal effects build afternoon gusts that can surprise you on flat water. You'll see ENE-E most days, occasional W wind breaks the pattern.

The Water

Shallow throughout—waist-deep near shore. That's good for learning, bad for currents pushing you downwind. Seagrass beds are present and noticeable in flat conditions. Reef patches and rocky outcrops exist in certain zones; ask locals before exploring new areas. Afternoon thermal winds can chop things up.

Who It's For

Beginners. The flat water and consistent wind make this a classroom. Intermediate+ riders will find the conditions too tame—no real power demands, no chop for edge work.

The Scene

Beach clubs, restaurants, rental shops, and schools line Oasis. Full tourist infrastructure. Morning sessions before thermals intensify give you the best glassy window.