About This Spot
Curacao / St Jorisbaai, Netherlands Antilles is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in Netherlands Antilles.
Situated in Caribbean, the spot offers Shallow and Flat and Chop water conditions, making it ideal for beginners and experienced riders alike.
With E–ESE winds, peaking from February to July, Curacao / St Jorisbaai, Netherlands Antilles delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
Trade winds, all year round pretty good winds. Best winds: February to June. Wind comes in sideshore. Winds: 12-22 knots. A little bit gusty.
When to Go
Year around 26-28°C, water 25-26°C. Just shorts and lycras for sun protection.
What to Expect
Flat water, wind chop, no tide. There are shallow and deep parts. The spot is located downwind, safe walk of shame upwind thru the shallows and loads of space to kite upwind. All the way up to 'The Butterspot' where the water is mirror smooth for about 300m for some nice speed tracking.
Wind & Conditions
E · ESE
Best wind direction
Trade winds, all year round pretty good winds. Best winds: February to June. Wind comes in sideshore. Winds: 12-22 knots. A little bit gusty.
Best Months
Water Conditions
Flat water, wind chop, no tide. There are shallow and deep parts. The spot is located downwind, safe walk of shame upwind thru the shallows and loads of space to kite upwind. All the way up to 'The Butterspot' where the water is mirror smooth for about 300m for some nice speed tracking.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚗No walk to the beach
Only accessible by car. From Willemstad go to Santa Rosa and from there in the direction of Santa Catharina. Turn right to Ostrich farm and ride down till the road stops, it's 300m past the Ostrich farm (great tours and tasty Ostrich steaks!) last part is dirt road. Drive to left side thru the white gate and keep following the dirt road straight to the (still) green gates in front of you. The kiteschool offers pickup and dropoff.
Location
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