Barcadera, Aruba
Barcadera, Aruba is a Flat and Chop spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NE .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Barcadera, Aruba is a Flat and Chop spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NE .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
How to get there
From the airport just drive south on the west coast until you reach Barcadera.
Nearest Airports
Distance
5km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
From the airport just drive south on the west coast until you reach Barcadera.
Nearest Airports
Distance
5km from spot
Best Schools in Aruba
Riding Conditions in Barcadera, Aruba
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Aruba is warm all year, 28-32°C. At night it doesn't cool down at all, it's only the sun missing, but the wind stays, so it can get a little chilly. You can count on some hotter days during the summer month (July, August, September). Aruba is mostly dry, even in the rainy season, the rain doesn't really last longer than 10 min. The water temperature is around 27°C, so forget your wetsuit!
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NE .
There is Trade wind at Barcadera, Aruba.
Gusty winds, sideoffshore, can be dangerous. It's blowing here in Aruba Northeast all year long, maybe some lighter days in the month of September, October, November and in the beginning of December. But that only means it won't blow every day over 15 knots. The chance you can kiteboard are always 90%. Don't forget your small kite sizes! Days of 25 knots are quite normal. Sideshore wind in between Aruba and Palm Island.
Wind usually blows from NE on the spot.
The best moments to come to Barcadera, Aruba are January, February, March, April, May, June, July and August .
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Aruba is warm all year, 28-32°C. At night it doesn't cool down at all, it's only the sun missing, but the wind stays, so it can get a little chilly. You can count on some hotter days during the summer month (July, August, September). Aruba is mostly dry, even in the rainy season, the rain doesn't really last longer than 10 min. The water temperature is around 27°C, so forget your wetsuit!
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NE .
There is Trade wind at Barcadera, Aruba.
Gusty winds, sideoffshore, can be dangerous. It's blowing here in Aruba Northeast all year long, maybe some lighter days in the month of September, October, November and in the beginning of December. But that only means it won't blow every day over 15 knots. The chance you can kiteboard are always 90%. Don't forget your small kite sizes! Days of 25 knots are quite normal. Sideshore wind in between Aruba and Palm Island.
Wind usually blows from NE on the spot.
The best moments to come to Barcadera, Aruba are January, February, March, April, May, June, July and August .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Barcadera, Aruba is a Flat and Chop spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Small size.
Small beach with very fine sand.
Flat to choppy water due to side/offshore winds.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Barcadera, Aruba is a Flat and Chop spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Small size.
Small beach with very fine sand.
Flat to choppy water due to side/offshore winds.
Best Schools in Aruba
Webcams around Barcadera, Aruba
Webcams around Barcadera, Aruba
Weather Forecast for the next 10days
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Wind and Temperature over the past years
Wind and Temperature over the past years
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nightMore about Kitesurfing in Aruba
More about Aruba
Wind stats in Aruba...
Month | % of Windy Days (more than 15kts) |
---|---|
Jan | 87 |
Feb | 90 |
Mar | 93 |
Apr | 92 |
May | 91 |
Jun | 97 |
Jul | 95 |
Aug | 88 |
Sep | 78 |
Oct | 63 |
Nov | 64 |
Dec | 77 |
% of Windy Days (more than 15kts)
Additional information
There are 4 kitesurf schools and 14 kitesurf spots in Aruba.
Best months: January February March April May December
Best months: January February March April May December
Accomodation around the spot
Barcadera, Aruba

