Santa Veronica, Colombia
Santa Veronica, Colombia is a Chop and Small waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from N, NNE and NE .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
There is Food available on the spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
Santa Veronica, Colombia is a Chop and Small waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from N, NNE and NE .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
There is Food available on the spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
How to get there
There is NO specific instructions or particular difficulties to access the spot.
Nearest Airports
Distance
45km from spot
85km from spot
130km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
There is NO specific instructions or particular difficulties to access the spot.
Nearest Airports
Distance
45km from spot
85km from spot
130km from spot
Best Schools in Barranquilla
Riding Conditions in Santa Veronica, Colombia
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from N, NNE and NE .
There is Trade wind at Santa Veronica, Colombia.
Wind usually blows from N, NNE and NE on the spot.
The best moments to come to Santa Veronica, Colombia are January, February, March and December .
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from N, NNE and NE .
There is Trade wind at Santa Veronica, Colombia.
Wind usually blows from N, NNE and NE on the spot.
The best moments to come to Santa Veronica, Colombia are January, February, March and December .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Santa Veronica, Colombia is a Chop and Small waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
Large shallow bay marked with a high rocky outcrop on the upwind end & a point on the downwind end. The shoreline is littered with logs that come from Magdalena river which is about 60 km up the coast. The beach in Santa Veronica itself is narrow, muddy and lined with run-down looking, deserted restaurants. You can launch anywhere along the shoreline of the bay.
The water is generally surprisingly choppy - not really like "open water" at all. Along the shoreline there is usually a modest shore break, allowing for some fun wave kiting but nothing really exceptional. The point - Salinas Del Rey - is where most people kite. Inside the point the water is protected and quite smooth, so TT kiters ride there. Peeling off the point is a nice wave. The wave varies from quiet small to moderate (head high) making for decent wave riding most of the time. At times the point "goes off" and the waves can jack up to double overhead. I can't explain "why" or "when" exactly this happens: it certainly happened when the wind picked up to over 25 knots, but according to the locals is also related to the arrival of the full moon. The character of the water changes dramatically: the choppy water offshore turns into big, widely spaced swells that generate a perfect break at the point. These bigger waves can peel off deep into the bay behind the point allowing for long rides on smooth wave faces. Not exactly down-the-line, as the wind is still side-on, but definitely one of the nicest waves I've had the opportunity to ride. It should be mentioned that when the wind picks up (& also with a higher tide) there is a lot of wood floating in the water as the logs along miles of coastline are picked up & blown downwind. A bit hazardous - I never had a serious incident, but charging a wave face wondering if there might be a log about to crash down on top of you was a little nerve-wracking at times.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Santa Veronica, Colombia is a Chop and Small waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
Large shallow bay marked with a high rocky outcrop on the upwind end & a point on the downwind end. The shoreline is littered with logs that come from Magdalena river which is about 60 km up the coast. The beach in Santa Veronica itself is narrow, muddy and lined with run-down looking, deserted restaurants. You can launch anywhere along the shoreline of the bay.
The water is generally surprisingly choppy - not really like "open water" at all. Along the shoreline there is usually a modest shore break, allowing for some fun wave kiting but nothing really exceptional. The point - Salinas Del Rey - is where most people kite. Inside the point the water is protected and quite smooth, so TT kiters ride there. Peeling off the point is a nice wave. The wave varies from quiet small to moderate (head high) making for decent wave riding most of the time. At times the point "goes off" and the waves can jack up to double overhead. I can't explain "why" or "when" exactly this happens: it certainly happened when the wind picked up to over 25 knots, but according to the locals is also related to the arrival of the full moon. The character of the water changes dramatically: the choppy water offshore turns into big, widely spaced swells that generate a perfect break at the point. These bigger waves can peel off deep into the bay behind the point allowing for long rides on smooth wave faces. Not exactly down-the-line, as the wind is still side-on, but definitely one of the nicest waves I've had the opportunity to ride. It should be mentioned that when the wind picks up (& also with a higher tide) there is a lot of wood floating in the water as the logs along miles of coastline are picked up & blown downwind. A bit hazardous - I never had a serious incident, but charging a wave face wondering if there might be a log about to crash down on top of you was a little nerve-wracking at times.
Need to know
Beach risk reported: Other .
The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.
Need to know
Need to know
Beach risk reported: Other .
The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.
Best Schools in Barranquilla
Additional information
A parking is available at Santa Veronica, Colombia.
There are Showers available on the spot.
There is Food available on the spot
There are a few decent restaurants, one nice hotel, a couple of small stores, no bank or ATM. Getting cash (which you will need) requires a 25 minute tuk tuk ride to the town of Juan De Acosta.
Webcams around Santa Veronica, Colombia
Webcams around Santa Veronica, Colombia
Weather Forecast for the next 10days
14 knotsPuerto Velero, Colombia (Playa Puerto Velero) 08:58:38 am, GMT-5 Model: gfs27_long, updated 17 minutes ago | 1331 |
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Wind and Temperature over the past years
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nightMore about Kitesurfing in Barranquilla
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Wind stats in Barranquilla...
Month | % of Windy Days (more than 15kts) |
---|---|
Jan | 35 |
Feb | 43 |
Mar | 43 |
Apr | 25 |
May | 11 |
Jun | 10 |
Jul | 14 |
Aug | 8 |
Sep | 6 |
Oct | 4 |
Nov | 6 |
Dec | 20 |
% of Windy Days (more than 15kts)
Additional information
There are 2 kitesurf schools and 14 kitesurf spots in Barranquilla.
Best months: January February March April December
Best months: January February March April December
Accomodation around the spot
Santa Veronica, Colombia











