Los Roques · Venezuela
Los Roques / Cayo El Muerto, Venezuela
15.9kts
E · Windsaison
Los Roques averages 325 windy days yearly across a Venezuelan national park. Flat water between islands, east trade winds, and genuine isolation make it a progression playground—if you can arrange permits and handle remote logistics.
- 15.9kts
- Durchschnittswind
- 326
- Windtage / Jahr
- 08:00–11:00
- Beste Windzeit
- E
- Hauptwindrichtung
Lage
- Nächste Flughäfen
- Airport - Los Roques
- Koordinaten
- 11.9268, -66.6309
Monatliches Windprofil (Peak-Fenster)
Jan
97%
fahrbar
17.1 kts
Feb
88%
fahrbar
17.6 kts
Mär
89%
fahrbar
17.1 kts
Apr
95%
fahrbar
16.9 kts
Mai
98%
fahrbar
17.2 kts
Jun
100%
fahrbar
18 kts
Jul
98%
fahrbar
16.5 kts
Aug
87%
fahrbar
15 kts
Sep
87%
fahrbar
15.5 kts
Okt
71%
fahrbar
16.3 kts
Nov
70%
fahrbar
16.2 kts
Dez
89%
fahrbar
16.7 kts
Beste Windrichtungen
- E
- ESE
- ENE
- SE
- NE
Wasserbedingungen
- Ocean
- Flat Water
Beste Monate
Gefahren
- Rocky outcrops and shallow reefs around Cayo El Muerto require careful navigation and awareness of tide changes
- Strong currents between islands can develop unexpectedly; always maintain awareness of water flow
- Remote island location means limited rescue services; buddy system and communication devices essential
- Occasional boat traffic from local fishing and tour operators
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
- Großen Abstand zu Fischernetzen und Leinen halten (50 m+)
- Im Stehbereich auf Finnen und Leinen achten
Ausstattung
- Basic lodging and food services available in Los Roques village on nearby islands
- Limited freshwater availability; bring sufficient supplies
- No on-site rental shops; arrange equipment and guides in advance through tour operators
Lokale Tipps
Los Roques is a national park with strict access regulations—arrange permits and guided tours through authorized operators beforehand. Wind is incredibly consistent (325+ days/year), making this excellent for skill building despite the remote setting.
Einstieg & Strand
Flat water conditions make this ideal for progression; launch from sandy areas on the lee side of islands where wind funnels between cays. Check tide schedules as shallow areas shift throughout the day.
Lokale Regeln
Respect protected marine park regulations and avoid disturbing wildlife. Coordinate with local guides and other riders due to limited suitable launch zones.
Was anziehen
Water temperature stays warm year-round (75-82°F); a light 2mm rashguard or thin wetsuit provides sun protection and minor thermal insulation. Reef booties recommended for rocky areas.
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
- 1Wer ins Wasser startet, hat Vorrang vor Ridern, die reinkommen.
- 2Der Luv-Rider weicht aus — Kite hoch halten, wenn du über einem tiefen Rider passierst.
- 3Steuerbordbug (rechte Hand vorn) hat Vorfahrt beim Kreuzen.
- 4Wer überholt, hält sich aus der Linie des langsameren Riders.
- 5Wellenreiten: Der Rider in der Welle hat sie — kein Drop-in.
Spot-Guide
The Experience
Los Roques requires permits and authorized operators. Plan ahead. Once you're committed, the wind consistency is the real story—trade winds dominate this Caribbean pocket so thoroughly that weather stops being the variable. Your progression and equipment choices become the limiter instead.
Flat water on the lee side of the cays is the draw. No chop, no swell confusion. You isolate fundamentals: pressure, edge, power management. In 15 knots across glassy water, every mistake is readable.
Wind & Conditions
East and northeast trades run year-round. 325 days hitting 15+ knots annually. May through November sees slightly more consistent wind, but this isn't about chasing swell windows. You book your skill gaps around your calendar, not around forecasts.
Water & Navigation
Protected sides flatten out completely. But currents between islands shift fast and shallow reefs around Cayo El Muerto demand constant attention. Tides move the playable zone. Check before every session.
Remote means limited rescue services. Buddy system mandatory. Communication devices mandatory. Local fishing and tour boats exist—stay aware of traffic.
What You Need
Bring everything. Bring backups. No rental shops. Freshwater limited. Lodging and food exist in Los Roques village, but self-sufficiency isn't optional—it's the baseline.
Who Shows Up
Progression riders. Freestylers building in a controlled flat-water lab. Anyone serious enough about improvement to handle logistics and remote island living for a week.
Not a casual-trip spot. Not for testing minimal-backup quivers. Not if you need nightlife.
The Actual Reality
National park rules exist because the ecosystem matters. Remoteness means you solve problems with what you packed and the guides you hired. Wind this consistent is the gift. Everything else you adapt to.
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