Los Roques · Venezuela
Los Roques / Cayo El Muerto, Venezuela
15.9kts
E · Wind season
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
- Average wind
- 326
- Windy days / year
- 08:00–11:00
- Peak wind hours
- E
- Primary direction
Location
- Nearest airports
- Airport - Los Roques
- Coordinates
- 11.9268, -66.6309
Monthly wind profile (peak window)
Jan
97%
rideable
17.1 kts
Feb
88%
rideable
17.6 kts
Mar
89%
rideable
17.1 kts
Apr
95%
rideable
16.9 kts
May
98%
rideable
17.2 kts
Jun
100%
rideable
18 kts
Jul
98%
rideable
16.5 kts
Aug
87%
rideable
15 kts
Sep
87%
rideable
15.5 kts
Oct
71%
rideable
16.3 kts
Nov
70%
rideable
16.2 kts
Dec
89%
rideable
16.7 kts
Best wind directions
- E
- ESE
- ENE
- SE
- NE
Water conditions
- Ocean
- Flat Water
Best months
Hazards
- 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
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
- Stay well clear of fishing nets and lines (50 m+)
- Mind your fins and lines in standing-depth water
Amenities
- 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
Local tips
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.
Launch & beach
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.
Local etiquette
Respect protected marine park regulations and avoid disturbing wildlife. Coordinate with local guides and other riders due to limited suitable launch zones.
What to wear
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.
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
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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