San Andres Island / Downtown Beach, Colombia is a Flat, Chop and Small waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
NE and ENE, E
.
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
There is
Food
available on the spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy
Nightlife
close to San Andres Island / Downtown Beach, Colombia !
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about.
Please refer to the
Riding Conditions section
below.
San Andres Island / Downtown Beach, Colombia is a Flat, Chop and Small waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
NE and ENE, E
.
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
There is
Food
available on the spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy
Nightlife
close to San Andres Island / Downtown Beach, Colombia !
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about.
Please refer to the
Riding Conditions section
below.
How to get there
Get to San Andres Island. The downtown beach is like 10 minutes of walking from the airport.
Riding Conditions in San Andres Island / Downtown Beach, Colombia
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
The average temperature for all year is 30°C. The water is warm as well, so no wetsuit needed all year.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
NE and ENE, E
.
There is
Trade wind
at San Andres Island / Downtown Beach, Colombia.
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 10-20 knots. On the east side the wind is mostly onshore and sideonshore.
Wind
usually
blows
from NE and ENE, E
on the spot.
The
best moments to come
to San Andres Island / Downtown Beach, Colombia are
January, February, June, July and December
.
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
The average temperature for all year is 30°C. The water is warm as well, so no wetsuit needed all year.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
NE and ENE, E
.
There is
Trade wind
at San Andres Island / Downtown Beach, Colombia.
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 10-20 knots. On the east side the wind is mostly onshore and sideonshore.
Wind
usually
blows
from NE and ENE, E
on the spot.
The
best moments to come
to San Andres Island / Downtown Beach, Colombia are
January, February, June, July and December
.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
San Andres Island / Downtown Beach, Colombia is a
Flat, Chop and Small waves spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Medium size.
Small beach, just line length wide. Sunbathers around. Not a beginner's spot. Beach more packed during Sundays.
The water on the north side spot (Downtown ) of the island is choppy with small waves. It can be flat early in the morning. Water is crystal clear and not too deep up to about 100m. Entry and exit is very easy, but have to be carefull with the swimmers close to the beach. Be careful with the old wooden parts of the bridge, keep distance.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
San Andres Island / Downtown Beach, Colombia is a
Flat, Chop and Small waves spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Medium size.
Small beach, just line length wide. Sunbathers around. Not a beginner's spot. Beach more packed during Sundays.
The water on the north side spot (Downtown ) of the island is choppy with small waves. It can be flat early in the morning. Water is crystal clear and not too deep up to about 100m. Entry and exit is very easy, but have to be carefull with the swimmers close to the beach. Be careful with the old wooden parts of the bridge, keep distance.
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in
January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December
.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Swimmers, Boats, Jet Skis, Buoys and Stakes
.
Beach risks reported:
Trees,Bystanders
.
There are
riding zones
on the spot, be sure you respect them.
Need to know
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in
January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December
.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Swimmers, Boats, Jet Skis, Buoys and Stakes
.
Beach risks reported:
Trees,Bystanders
.
There are
riding zones
on the spot, be sure you respect them.
A
parking
is available at San Andres Island / Downtown Beach, Colombia.
The spot has
Showers
and
Toilets
facilities.
There is
Food
available on the spot
If you kite downtown, you have to kite near the Lord-Pierre Hotel because at the opposite end of the beach your right in front of the airport runway so it is prohibited. Also downtown, in front of the main beach, you have to stay out of the swimming zone.
Webcams around San Andres Island / Downtown Beach, Colombia
Webcams around San Andres Island / Downtown Beach, Colombia
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Wind and Temperature over the past years
Wind and Temperature over the past years
More about Kitesurfing in San Andres
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Additional information
There are 2 kitesurf schools and 6 kitesurf spots in San Andres.
Best months: January February March April December
Best months: January February March April December
