About This Spot
Baru / Playa Blanca, Colombia is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in Colombia.
Situated in South America, the spot offers Chop and Small waves water conditions, making it ideal for experienced riders pushing their limits.
With N–NNE–NNW winds, peaking from January to March, Baru / Playa Blanca, Colombia delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
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.
When to Go
Just shorts all year.
What to Expect
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.
Wind & Conditions
N · NNE · NNW
Best wind direction
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.
Best Months
Water Conditions
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.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🥾Long walk to the beach
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).
Location
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