KITESURFING ON CURACAO
St joris bay and klein curaçao
This gem of an island isn’t your typical tropical paradise with endless sandy beaches and coconut trees. Instead, Curacao boasts rugged landscapes filled with cacti, lava rock formations, and secluded beaches. Whether you’re planning a short visit or an extended stay, kitesurfing on Curacao promises a blend of adventure, entertainment, and relaxation that you’ll never forget. From mid-December till mid- September, with two kiteboarding spots, including the popular St. Joris Bay, Curacao offers the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable kitesurfing experience.
KITESURFING ON CURACAO
St joris bay and klein curaçao
This gem of an island isn’t your typical tropical paradise with endless sandy beaches and coconut trees. Instead, Curacao boasts rugged landscapes filled with cacti, lava rock formations, and secluded beaches. Whether you’re planning a short visit or an extended stay, kitesurfing on Curacao promises a blend of adventure, entertainment, and relaxation that you’ll never forget. With two kiteboarding spots, including the popular St. Joris Bay, Curacao offers the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable kitesurfing experience.
St. Joris Baai
St. Joris Baai is one of the premier kitesurfing spots on Curacao, known for its calm waters and steady winds. Situated on the island’s northeast side, this expansive lagoon is surrounded by mangroves and natural beauty, making it an ideal destination for kitesurfing enthusiasts. Despite the variety of activities in the area, St. Joris Baai remains a desolate and uncrowded spot, offering a peaceful and almost untouched environment for those seeking a serene kitesurfing experience. St. Joris Baai offers a range of kitesurfing experiences, from downlooping non-stop for over 1.5 kilometers to exploring the length of the lagoon or heading upwind to the ‘butter-spot’—a section of completely flat water perfect for high-speed kiting and tricks. While the area is also popular for horseback riding, motorcycle racing, and other activities, it maintains a tranquil and uncrowded atmosphere, making it a peaceful escape from Curacao’s busier beaches. Whether you’re a seasoned kiter or looking to improve your skills, St. Joris Baai provides an exhilarating yet serene setting for a perfect day on the water.
Pros:
- Easy Accessibility: Just 20-30 minutes from Willemstad by car.
- Spacious Lagoon: Plenty of room for exploration and practicing tricks.
- Peaceful and Uncrowded: Offers a serene environment, perfect for a relaxed kitesurfing session.
- Variety of Activities: Opportunities for horseback riding, fishing, and more in the surrounding area.
Cons:
- Rough Terrain: Requires navigating a short dirt road to reach the kiting spot.
- Limited Amenities: Few facilities directly on-site, so bring your own gear and refreshments.
- Beginner Challenges: Side-shore winds can be tricky for less experienced kiters.
Pros:
- Easy Accessibility: Just 20-30 minutes from Willemstad by car.
- Spacious Lagoon: Plenty of room for exploration and practicing tricks.
- Peaceful and Uncrowded: Offers a serene environment, perfect for a relaxed kitesurfing session.
- Variety of Activities: Opportunities for horseback riding, fishing, and more in the surrounding area.
Cons:
- Rough Terrain: Requires navigating a short dirt road to reach the kiting spot.
- Limited Amenities: Few facilities directly on-site, so bring your own gear and refreshments.
- Beginner Challenges: Side-shore winds can be tricky for less experienced kiters.
The Main-Land
St. Joris Baai
St. Joris Baai is one of the premier kitesurfing spots on Curacao, known for its calm waters and steady winds. Situated on the island’s northeast side, this expansive lagoon is surrounded by mangroves and natural beauty, making it an ideal destination for kitesurfing enthusiasts. Despite the variety of activities in the area, St. Joris Baai remains a desolate and uncrowded spot, offering a peaceful and almost untouched environment for those seeking a serene kitesurfing experience. St. Joris Baai offers a range of kitesurfing experiences, from downlooping non-stop for over 1.5 kilometers to exploring the length of the lagoon or heading upwind to the ‘butter-spot’—a section of completely flat water perfect for high-speed kiting and tricks. While the area is also popular for horseback riding, motorcycle racing, and other activities, it maintains a tranquil and uncrowded atmosphere, making it a peaceful escape from Curacao’s busier beaches. Whether you’re a seasoned kiter or looking to improve your skills, St. Joris Baai provides an exhilarating yet serene setting for a perfect day on the water.
Pros:
- Easy Accessibility: Just 20-30 minutes from Willemstad by car.
- Spacious Lagoon: Plenty of room for exploration and practicing tricks.
- Peaceful and Uncrowded: Offers a serene environment, perfect for a relaxed kitesurfing session.
- Variety of Activities: Opportunities for horseback riding, fishing, and more in the surrounding area.
Cons:
- Rough Terrain: Requires navigating a short dirt road to reach the kiting spot.
- Limited Amenities: Few facilities directly on-site, so bring your own gear and refreshments.
- Beginner Challenges: Side-shore winds can be tricky for less experienced kiters.
Pros:
- Easy Accessibility: Just 20-30 minutes from Willemstad by car.
- Spacious Lagoon: Plenty of room for exploration and practicing tricks.
- Peaceful and Uncrowded: Offers a serene environment, perfect for a relaxed kitesurfing session.
- Variety of Activities: Opportunities for horseback riding, fishing, and more in the surrounding area.
Cons:
- Rough Terrain: Requires navigating a short dirt road to reach the kiting spot.
- Limited Amenities: Few facilities directly on-site, so bring your own gear and refreshments.
- Beginner Challenges: Side-shore winds can be tricky for less experienced kiters.
Klein Curacao
Kitesurfing is permitted all around Klein Curacao, but the prime spot is on the beautiful beaches along the west side. Due to the offshore winds, this area is not ideal for beginners. If you’re not yet confident in your ability to control your kite, it’s better to avoid this location. Even for experienced kitesurfers, having a rescue boat on standby is advisable, so consider joining an organized tour to ensure help is available if needed. The flat, undeveloped landscape and minimal vegetation allow the east wind to flow smoothly over the island, creating ideal conditions for high-speed kiting on the west side’s sandy shores. The east side of Klein Curacao is rugged and unsuitable for kiting, but the south offers small waves perfect for playful sessions.
Pros:
- Breathtaking Scenery: Remote island with stunning, untouched natural beauty.
- Advanced Surfing Conditions: Strong offshore winds offer thrilling rides for experienced kitesurfers.
- Exclusive Experience: Far less crowded due to its remote location, making it feel like a private adventure.
- Consistent Winds: Ideal for steady kitesurfing conditions
Cons:
- Challenging Access: Requires a boat trip, which can be bumpy due to rough Caribbean seas.
- Offshore Winds: Not recommended for beginners, as the winds can be quite fierce.
- No On-Site Rescue: Due to its isolation, it’s safer to go with an organized tour, especially for emergency support.
Pros:
- Breathtaking Scenery: Remote island with stunning, untouched natural beauty.
- Advanced Surfing Conditions: Strong offshore winds offer thrilling rides for experienced kitesurfers.
- Exclusive Experience: Far less crowded due to its remote location, making it feel like a private adventure.
- Consistent Winds: Ideal for steady kitesurfing conditions
Cons:
- Challenging Access: Requires a boat trip, which can be bumpy due to rough Caribbean seas.
- Offshore Winds: Not recommended for beginners, as the winds can be quite fierce.
- No On-Site Rescue: Due to its isolation, it’s safer to go with an organized tour, especially for emergency support.
The island escape
Klein Curacao
Kitesurfing is permitted all around Klein Curacao, but the prime spot is on the beautiful beaches along the west side. Due to the offshore winds, this area is not ideal for beginners. If you’re not yet confident in your ability to control your kite, it’s better to avoid this location. Even for experienced kitesurfers, having a rescue boat on standby is advisable, so consider joining an organized tour to ensure help is available if needed. The flat, undeveloped landscape and minimal vegetation allow the east wind to flow smoothly over the island, creating ideal conditions for high-speed kiting on the west side’s sandy shores. The east side of Klein Curacao is rugged and unsuitable for kiting, but the south offers small waves perfect for playful sessions.
Pros:
- Breathtaking Scenery: Remote island with stunning, untouched natural beauty.
- Advanced Surfing Conditions: Strong offshore winds offer thrilling rides for experienced kitesurfers.
- Exclusive Experience: Far less crowded due to its remote location, making it feel like a private adventure.
- Consistent Winds: Ideal for steady kitesurfing conditions
Cons:
- Challenging Access: Requires a boat trip, which can be bumpy due to rough Caribbean seas.
- Offshore Winds: Not recommended for beginners, as the winds can be quite fierce.
- No On-Site Rescue: Due to its isolation, it’s safer to go with an organized tour, especially for emergency support.
Pros:
- Breathtaking Scenery: Remote island with stunning, untouched natural beauty.
- Advanced Surfing Conditions: Strong offshore winds offer thrilling rides for experienced kitesurfers.
- Exclusive Experience: Far less crowded due to its remote location, making it feel like a private adventure.
- Consistent Winds: Ideal for steady kitesurfing conditions
Cons:
- Challenging Access: Requires a boat trip, which can be bumpy due to rough Caribbean seas.
- Offshore Winds: Not recommended for beginners, as the winds can be quite fierce.
- No On-Site Rescue: Due to its isolation, it’s safer to go with an organized tour, especially for emergency support.
Kitebeach, St.Joris baai – past the Ostrichfarm onto the dirt road,
info@awasalu-kiteboarding.com
From Monday to Monday at 9.00-18.00
+599 9 562 2022 