Aruba · Aruba
Adicora, Venezuela
15.4kts
E · Wind season
Adicora delivers 311 windy days a year with flat water and reliable thermals. A beginner's setup for technique work without swell interference.
- 15.4kts
- Average wind
- 311
- Windy days / year
- 13:00–16:00
- Peak wind hours
- E
- Primary direction
Location
- Nearest airports
- Airport - Oranjestad
- Coordinates
- 11.9422, -69.8016
Monthly wind profile (peak window)
Jan
92%
rideable
16.8 kts
Feb
84%
rideable
16.4 kts
Mar
90%
rideable
16.5 kts
Apr
95%
rideable
16.2 kts
May
95%
rideable
16.5 kts
Jun
98%
rideable
17.8 kts
Jul
97%
rideable
18.2 kts
Aug
92%
rideable
16.3 kts
Sep
83%
rideable
15.9 kts
Oct
50%
rideable
15.7 kts
Nov
62%
rideable
15.1 kts
Dec
82%
rideable
15.1 kts
Best wind directions
- E
- ENE
- ESE
- NE
- NNE
Water conditions
- Ocean
- Flat Water
Best months
Hazards
- 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
What that means for you
- Reef booties recommended at low tide
- Walk gear out — don't drag downwind across rocks
- Strong current — walk back upwind, don't body-drag down
- Watch for moored boats and marked channels
- Mind your fins and lines in standing-depth water
Amenities
- 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
Local tips
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.
Launch & beach
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.
Local etiquette
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.
What to wear
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.
What to pack
Kite sizes
- 14–17 mlight wind, under 14 kn
- 11–14 mtypical sessions, 14–22 kn
- 8–10 mstrong days, 20–28 kn
Boards
- Twintip — universal, bring one
- Hydrofoil — light-wind spot, rideable from ~10 kn
What to wear (by climate)
- In the water
- Boardshorts or bikini with a rashguard or sun shirt.
- On land
- Light cotton; pack a rain jacket if the season overlaps rains.
Derived from the spot's latitude (tropical zone) and current season.
Right of way & manners
- 1Rider entering the water has right of way over riders coming in.
- 2Upwind rider gives way — keep your kite high when passing downwind riders low.
- 3Starboard tack (right hand forward) has priority when crossing.
- 4Overtaking rider keeps clear of the slower rider's line.
- 5Wave riding: the rider on the wave owns it — don't 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.
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