# Vela Windsurf & Kitesurf

Kitesurfing school in Aruba, Aruba.

> Vela operates on L.G. Smith Boulevard in Noord, combining windsurfing and kitesurfing instruction in Aruba's reliable wind corridor. The dual-sport focus means you'll find expertise in both disciplines, allowing cross-training if interested. Positioned along the main beach access road, the school serves the popular Hadicurari area where steady trade winds are the norm. Suitable for progressing from basics to more advanced techniques.

## Highlights
- Dual windsurfing focus
- L.G. Smith Boulevard location
- Steady trade winds
- Combined discipline experience

## Amenities
Equipment rental, Dual-sport instruction, Beachfront setting, Professional coaching

## Location & contact
- Address: L.G. Smith Blvd 101, Noord, Aruba
- Coordinates: 12.584478899999999, -70.045299
- Website: https://velaaruba.com/
- Phone: +297 586 3735
- Destination guide: [Aruba](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/destinations/abc-islands-aruba)

# Nearby (within 50 km)

## Kite spots
- [Fisherman's Hut](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/fisherman-s-hut) — best Feb – Aug, 66–87% windy days, 12–14 kt, water 26–29 °C (0 km)
- [Palm Beach](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/palm-beach) — best Feb – Aug, 66–87% windy days, 12–14 kt, water 26–29 °C (2 km)
- [Andicuri Beach](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/andicuri-beach) — best Feb – Aug, 66–87% windy days, 12–14 kt, water 26–29 °C (3 km)
- [Malmok Beach](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/malmok-beach) — best Feb – Aug, 66–87% windy days, 12–14 kt, water 26–29 °C (3 km)
- [Hadikurari (Butterfly Beach)](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/hadikurari-butterfly-beach) — best Feb – Aug, 66–87% windy days, 12–14 kt, water 26–29 °C (7 km)
- [Barcadera](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/barcadera) — best Feb – Aug, 66–87% windy days, 12–14 kt, water 26–29 °C (8 km)
- [Fisherman's Huts](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/fisherman-s-huts) — best Feb – Aug, 66–87% windy days, 12–14 kt, water 26–29 °C (12 km)
- [Aruba](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/aruba) — best Feb – Aug, 66–87% windy days, 12–14 kt, water 26–29 °C, choppy/flat/waves (13 km)

## Kite schools
- [Armando's kite shack](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/armando-s-kite-shack) — http://www.kitesurfingaruba.com/ (0 km)
- [Aruba Kitesurfing School](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/aruba-kitesurfing-school) — http://www.arubakitesurf.com/ (0 km)
- [Kiteboarding Aruba - Kitesurfing school](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/kiteboarding-aruba-kitesurfing-school) — http://www.kiteboardingaruba.com/ (0 km)
- [Pro Kite School Aruba](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/pro-kite-school-aruba) — http://prokiteschoolaruba.com/ (24 km)

## Kite shops
- [Aruba Watersports Center](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/shops/aruba-watersports-center) — http://arubawatersportscenter.com/ (2 km)

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Source page: https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/vela-windsurf-kitesurf
Data & methodology: https://www.kitesurfspots.com/methodology
Monthly wind and temperature climatology is computed from Open-Meteo historical weather (3 years of daily data) and marine (sea-surface temperature) APIs. A windy day is a day whose maximum wind implies roughly 12 kt+ sustained. Listing details come from public kite-travel sources and Google Places, rewritten and reviewed.