Curacao / St Jorisbaai, Netherlands Antilles
Curacao / St Jorisbaai, Netherlands Antilles is a Shallow, Flat and Chop spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from E and ESE .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Curacao / St Jorisbaai, Netherlands Antilles !
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
Curacao / St Jorisbaai, Netherlands Antilles is a Shallow, Flat and Chop spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from E and ESE .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Curacao / St Jorisbaai, Netherlands Antilles !
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
How to get there
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.
Nearest Airports
Distance
20km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
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.
Nearest Airports
Distance
20km from spot
Best Schools in Curacao
#1: Gusty Kiting Curacao

5/5 (30)
#2: Nix Kite Curacao
4.9/5 (160)
Riding Conditions in Curacao / St Jorisbaai, Netherlands Antilles
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Year around 26-28°C, water 25-26°C. Just shorts and lycras for sun protection.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from E and ESE .
There is Trade wind at Curacao / St Jorisbaai, Netherlands Antilles.
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.
Wind usually blows from NE, ENE, E and ESE on the spot.
The best moments to come to Curacao / St Jorisbaai, Netherlands Antilles are February, March, April, May, June and July .
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Year around 26-28°C, water 25-26°C. Just shorts and lycras for sun protection.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from E and ESE .
There is Trade wind at Curacao / St Jorisbaai, Netherlands Antilles.
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.
Wind usually blows from NE, ENE, E and ESE on the spot.
The best moments to come to Curacao / St Jorisbaai, Netherlands Antilles are February, March, April, May, June and July .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Curacao / St Jorisbaai, Netherlands Antilles is a Shallow, Flat and Chop spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Small size.
Downwind of the spot you will find mangroves, just stay away from them unless you like hugging them. The launch area consists of grass-mats to protect the kites. Not so great beach but perfect to launch and ride. Sand with some coral stones. When looking at the 'mountains' over the water, North is at your left and South at your right and east thru the flat part of the 'mountains'.
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.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Curacao / St Jorisbaai, Netherlands Antilles is a Shallow, Flat and Chop spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Small size.
Downwind of the spot you will find mangroves, just stay away from them unless you like hugging them. The launch area consists of grass-mats to protect the kites. Not so great beach but perfect to launch and ride. Sand with some coral stones. When looking at the 'mountains' over the water, North is at your left and South at your right and east thru the flat part of the 'mountains'.
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.
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September and December .
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Rocks and Stones
.
Beach risks reported:
Rocks,Other
.
Please respect local rules when you are on the spot. 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 and December .
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Rocks and Stones
.
Beach risks reported:
Rocks,Other
.
Please respect local rules when you are on the spot. Talk to a local before you go on water.
Best Schools in Curacao
#1: Gusty Kiting Curacao

5/5 (30)
#2: Nix Kite Curacao
4.9/5 (160)
Additional information
A parking is available at Curacao / St Jorisbaai, Netherlands Antilles.
Extremely sensitive natural area. Do not litter and disturb. It is wise not to go there alone, it's pretty remote. Shoes might be useful too! Please educate yourself on the right of way rules and safe launching and landing. Are you a beginner? Welcome!! You might want to launch out of the water till you are comfortable enough to launch from the land.
Webcams around Curacao / St Jorisbaai, Netherlands Antilles
Webcams around Curacao / St Jorisbaai, Netherlands Antilles
Weather Forecast for the next 10days
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Wind and Temperature over the past years
Wind and Temperature over the past years
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nightMore about Kitesurfing in Curacao
More about Curacao
Wind stats in Curacao...
Month | % of Windy Days (more than 15kts) |
---|---|
Jan | 87 |
Feb | 90 |
Mar | 93 |
Apr | 92 |
May | 91 |
Jun | 97 |
Jul | 95 |
Aug | 88 |
Sep | 78 |
Oct | 63 |
Nov | 64 |
Dec | 77 |
% of Windy Days (more than 15kts)
Additional information
There are 2 kitesurf schools and 3 kitesurf spots in Curacao.
Best months: January February March April May December
Best months: January February March April May December
Accomodation around the spot
Curacao / St Jorisbaai, Netherlands Antilles

