# Aruba

Kitesurfing spot in Aruba, Aruba.

> Aruba delivers consistent year-round kiteboarding with trade winds pushing 25 knots nearly every day. The island offers diverse riding options: flat water near town, waves on the south coast at Boca Grandi, and everything in between depending on wind direction. Warm water requires no wetsuit, and the stable climate makes it predictable for trip planning. Beyond the water, abundant land-based activities include ATV exploration, diving, snorkeling, and restaurants keep non-kiting days entertaining.

## Best time to kitesurf
The best months to kitesurf Aruba are Feb–Aug: 66–87% of days reach 12 kt+, with 12–14 kt average daily wind, 26–29 °C water and 26–29 °C air.

| Month | Windy days (12 kt+) | Avg wind (kt) | Air °C | Water °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 53% | 12.1 | 26.4 | 26.4 |
| Feb | 85% | 13.4 | 26.2 | 25.9 |
| Mar | 71% | 13.3 | 26.4 | 26 |
| Apr | 77% | 13.1 | 27.1 | 26.5 |
| May | 84% | 14.1 | 27.8 | 27 |
| Jun | 86% | 13.9 | 28.1 | 27.6 |
| Jul | 87% | 14.1 | 28.1 | 27.5 |
| Aug | 66% | 12.4 | 28.7 | 28.5 |
| Sep | 40% | 11.1 | 29.3 | 29.2 |
| Oct | 30% | 10.3 | 28.7 | 30.3 |
| Nov | 33% | 11 | 27.8 | 29.1 |
| Dec | 53% | 12 | 27.2 | 27.8 |

## Conditions
- Wind strength: It gets Moderate (Up to 25 knots)
- Wind consistency: It's windy Every day
- Water: choppy, flat, waves
- Water temperature: Warm (You don't need a wetsuit)
- Boosting direction: Either direction
- Windy months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Nov, Dec

## Highlights
- Daily consistent wind
- Waves and flat water
- Warm water year-round
- Diverse land activities

## Amenities
Rentals, Multiple kite spots, Restaurants and bars

## Travel
- Getting there: Fly into AUA and it's a short drive to town.
- Ease of access: Easy to visit (< 2 hours from airport)
- Car needed: no
- Affordability: Expensive ($50-120 /day)

## Location & contact
- Coordinates: 12.5, -69.96667
- Destination guide: [Aruba](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/destinations/abc-islands-aruba)

# Nearby (within 50 km)

## Kite spots
- [Barcadera](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/barcadera) — best Feb – Aug, 66–87% windy days, 12–14 kt, water 26–29 °C (5 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 (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 (10 km)
- [Palm Beach](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/palm-beach) — best Feb – Aug, 66–87% windy days, 12–14 kt, water 26–29 °C (11 km)
- [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 (13 km)
- [Andicuri Beach](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/andicuri-beach) — best Feb – Aug, 66–87% windy days, 12–14 kt, water 26–29 °C (15 km)
- [Malmok Beach](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/malmok-beach) — best Feb – Aug, 66–87% windy days, 12–14 kt, water 26–29 °C (15 km)

## Kite schools
- [Pro Kite School Aruba](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/pro-kite-school-aruba) — http://prokiteschoolaruba.com/ (12 km)
- [Armando's kite shack](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/armando-s-kite-shack) — http://www.kitesurfingaruba.com/ (13 km)
- [Aruba Kitesurfing School](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/aruba-kitesurfing-school) — http://www.arubakitesurf.com/ (13 km)
- [Kiteboarding Aruba - Kitesurfing school](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/kiteboarding-aruba-kitesurfing-school) — http://www.kiteboardingaruba.com/ (13 km)
- [Vela Windsurf & Kitesurf](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/vela-windsurf-kitesurf) — https://velaaruba.com/ (13 km)

## Kite shops
- [Aruba Watersports Center](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/shops/aruba-watersports-center) — http://arubawatersportscenter.com/ (12 km)

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Source page: https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/aruba
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.