Baru / Playa Blanca, Colombia is a Chop and Small waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
N, NNE and NNW
.
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
There is
Food
available on the spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy
Nightlife
close to Baru / Playa Blanca, Colombia !
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about.
Please refer to the
Riding Conditions section
below.
Baru / Playa Blanca, Colombia is a Chop and Small waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
N, NNE and NNW
.
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
There is
Food
available on the spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy
Nightlife
close to Baru / Playa Blanca, Colombia !
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about.
Please refer to the
Riding Conditions section
below.
How to get there
You can take a boat from Cartagena (Muelle Turistico, in front of Parque de la Marina) which takes you directly to the beach at 8am. But it also returns around 4pm, so you will miss the wind, but you can stay overnight. Or by car, then park (fee) and walk for about 5-10 min).
You can take a boat from Cartagena (Muelle Turistico, in front of Parque de la Marina) which takes you directly to the beach at 8am. But it also returns around 4pm, so you will miss the wind, but you can stay overnight. Or by car, then park (fee) and walk for about 5-10 min).
Riding Conditions in Baru / Playa Blanca, Colombia
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Just shorts all year.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
N, NNE and NNW
.
There is
Trade wind
at Baru / Playa Blanca, Colombia.
A bit less wind than Cartagena. If the wind is too strong in Cartagena you can go here for about 5 knots less. Normally the wind increases in the afternoon around 4pm.
Wind
usually
blows
from N, NNE and NNW
on the spot.
The
best moments to come
to Baru / Playa Blanca, Colombia are
January, February and March
.
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Just shorts all year.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
N, NNE and NNW
.
There is
Trade wind
at Baru / Playa Blanca, Colombia.
A bit less wind than Cartagena. If the wind is too strong in Cartagena you can go here for about 5 knots less. Normally the wind increases in the afternoon around 4pm.
Wind
usually
blows
from N, NNE and NNW
on the spot.
The
best moments to come
to Baru / Playa Blanca, Colombia are
January, February and March
.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
Baru / Playa Blanca, Colombia is a
Chop and Small waves spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Small size.
Long, but narrow beach. Walk north away from the main crowds for more space to launch the kite. Best way is to launch the kite towards the water and land it being in the water flying it low so the helper can catch it. Specially during weekends and holidays many sun bathers. Many huts along the beach. If you are alone, walk all the way north to the kite school for help to launch.
Beautiful water colors. Chop with small waves, better for jumping to the right as it gives small ramps. Many swimmers along the beach. Watch out for boats. Few rocks at shore line.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
Baru / Playa Blanca, Colombia is a
Chop and Small waves spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Small size.
Long, but narrow beach. Walk north away from the main crowds for more space to launch the kite. Best way is to launch the kite towards the water and land it being in the water flying it low so the helper can catch it. Specially during weekends and holidays many sun bathers. Many huts along the beach. If you are alone, walk all the way north to the kite school for help to launch.
Beautiful water colors. Chop with small waves, better for jumping to the right as it gives small ramps. Many swimmers along the beach. Watch out for boats. Few rocks at shore line.
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in
January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December
.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Swimmers, Boats, Jet Skis and Rocks
.
Beach risks reported:
Trees,Bystanders,Other
.
The is
no particular rules
reported
, but as a best practice,
talk to a local before you go on water.
Need to know
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in
January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December
.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Swimmers, Boats, Jet Skis and Rocks
.
Beach risks reported:
Trees,Bystanders,Other
.
The is
no particular rules
reported
, but as a best practice,
talk to a local before you go on water.
A
parking
is available at Baru / Playa Blanca, Colombia.
The spot has
Showers
and
Toilets
facilities.
There is
Food
available on the spot
Stay away from swimmers and beach-goers. Limited space, so know what you do. Awesome atmosphere with many basic options to stay over night. Really good vibe on the beach with international crowd. The most chilled beach close to a big city in Colombia. No internet available, but via mobile. Some places offer electricity.
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There are 5 kitesurf schools and 9 kitesurf spots in Cartagena.
Best months: January February March April December
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