# Hadikurari (Butterfly Beach)

Kitesurfing spot in Aruba, Aruba.

> Hadikurari, commonly known as Butterfly Beach, combines scenic tropical surroundings with reliable flat water conditions and consistent thermal winds. The spot accommodates both beginners building skills and intermediate riders progressing their techniques, thanks to its protected waters and predictable afternoon wind strengthening. The scenic beach setting enhances the experience, providing a rewarding environment where consistent conditions meet natural beauty typical of Aruba's sheltered bay formations.

## Best time to kitesurf
The best months to kitesurf Hadikurari (Butterfly Beach) 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 |

## Highlights
- Scenic location
- Flat water
- Consistent thermals
- Beginner to intermediate

## Amenities
Scenic beach, Shade available, Nearby facilities

## Location & contact
- Coordinates: 12.5245, -70.0312
- 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)
- [Palm Beach](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/palm-beach) — best Feb – Aug, 66–87% windy days, 12–14 kt, water 26–29 °C (5 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 (7 km)
- [Andicuri Beach](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/andicuri-beach) — best Feb – Aug, 66–87% windy days, 12–14 kt, water 26–29 °C (8 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 (8 km)
- [Malmok Beach](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/malmok-beach) — best Feb – Aug, 66–87% windy days, 12–14 kt, water 26–29 °C (10 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)

## Kite schools
- [Armando's kite shack](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/armando-s-kite-shack) — http://www.kitesurfingaruba.com/ (7 km)
- [Aruba Kitesurfing School](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/aruba-kitesurfing-school) — http://www.arubakitesurf.com/ (7 km)
- [Kiteboarding Aruba - Kitesurfing school](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/kiteboarding-aruba-kitesurfing-school) — http://www.kiteboardingaruba.com/ (7 km)
- [Vela Windsurf & Kitesurf](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/vela-windsurf-kitesurf) — https://velaaruba.com/ (7 km)
- [Pro Kite School Aruba](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/pro-kite-school-aruba) — http://prokiteschoolaruba.com/ (19 km)

## Kite shops
- [Aruba Watersports Center](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/shops/aruba-watersports-center) — http://arubawatersportscenter.com/ (5 km)

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Source page: https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/hadikurari-butterfly-beach
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.