About This Spot
San Andres Island / Haynes Cay and Acuario, Colombia is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in Colombia.
Situated in South America, the spot offers Shallow and Flat and Chop and Small waves and Medium waves water conditions, making it ideal for beginners and experienced riders alike.
With NE–ENE–E winds, peaking from January to December, San Andres Island / Haynes Cay and Acuario, Colombia delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
The best season for good winds is between December to February and also in the summer June to July. The wind speed for San Andres depending on the season is between 10-35 knots. On the east side the wind is mostly onshore and sideonshore.
When to Go
The average temperature for all year is 30°C. The water is warm as well, so no wetsuit needed all year.
What to Expect
Crystal clear water. Shallow area with flat and choppy water. Beautiful ride. 1-2m waves on the outside reef, which has sharp corals. Marked swimmer's areas with many snorkeling swimmers, also outside the marked area. Black spots in the turquoise water are stingrays.
Wind & Conditions
NE · ENE · E
Best wind direction
The best season for good winds is between December to February and also in the summer June to July. The wind speed for San Andres depending on the season is between 10-35 knots. On the east side the wind is mostly onshore and sideonshore.
Best Months
Water Conditions
Crystal clear water. Shallow area with flat and choppy water. Beautiful ride. 1-2m waves on the outside reef, which has sharp corals. Marked swimmer's areas with many snorkeling swimmers, also outside the marked area. Black spots in the turquoise water are stingrays.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚗No walk to the beach
To the East of San Andrés you can see Haynes Cay and the Acuario. You need a boat to get there. Or do access it from Downtown Beach or Chameys Nautica.
Location
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