About This Spot
El Coche / Playa La Punta, Venezuela is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in Venezuela.
Situated in South America, the spot offers Shallow and Flat and Chop water conditions, making it ideal for beginners and experienced riders alike.
With NE–ENE–E winds, peaking from February to June, El Coche / Playa La Punta, Venezuela delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
Constant trade winds blowing usually from midday on over flat land, an old salt works, into the 2km long bay. This makes for a unique offshore wind situation. Normally, offshore wind means very smooth water and gusty wind but in this case the wind it is incredibly stable, which makes it one of the best places in the world for kiteboarding. Best time for kiting here: February until the middle of June. Typical kite sizes for 176lbs/80kg: 16m 20%, 14m 30%, 12m 25%, 10m 25%. Windy most of the year.
When to Go
All year round 28-32°C air and 25-28°C water temperatures. No wetsuit necessary but due to the reflection of the very white sand good sun protection is highly recommended.
What to Expect
Perfectly flat water, no tide. A great spot to improve and practice. The water is not clear all year in the bay. The first meters along this bay are shallow. It can get crowded with more than 15 kiters at one time.
Wind & Conditions
NE · ENE · E
Best wind direction
Constant trade winds blowing usually from midday on over flat land, an old salt works, into the 2km long bay. This makes for a unique offshore wind situation. Normally, offshore wind means very smooth water and gusty wind but in this case the wind it is incredibly stable, which makes it one of the best places in the world for kiteboarding. Best time for kiting here: February until the middle of June. Typical kite sizes for 176lbs/80kg: 16m 20%, 14m 30%, 12m 25%, 10m 25%. Windy most of the year.
Best Months
Water Conditions
Perfectly flat water, no tide. A great spot to improve and practice. The water is not clear all year in the bay. The first meters along this bay are shallow. It can get crowded with more than 15 kiters at one time.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
📍No information to the beach
Take a plane to Porlamar Airport in Margarita. Then, take a taxi to El Yaque beach. And finally, take a boat from El Yaque to Coche Island (many in El Yaque organize this boat transfer). Playa La Punta is right next to the two hotels you can stay in Isla de Coche. The boat will leave you in Playa La Punta, so all you have to do is walk with your stuff to the hotel when you get out of the boat. Some hassles involved in getting the ferry from El Yaque (don't forget to book your return ferry as soon as you arrive on El Coche).
Location
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