# Palm Beach

Kitesurfing spot in Aruba, Aruba.

> Palm Beach is an excellent beginner-friendly spot featuring sheltered lagoon conditions with shallow, warm water perfect for learning. The flat water environment minimises natural obstacles, allowing new riders to focus on fundamentals without fighting wave interference. Consistent trade winds provide reliable sessions, while the shallow depth and calm setup make Pearl Beach an approachable introduction to kitesurfing. The tropical setting and protected bay characteristics make this a welcoming entry point for riders of all experience levels.

## Best time to kitesurf
The best months to kitesurf Palm 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
- Flat lagoon
- Sheltered conditions
- Beginner-perfect
- Warm shallow water

## Amenities
Shallow beach, Warm water, Protected launch

## Location & contact
- Coordinates: 12.5667, -70.0389
- 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 (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 (4 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 (5 km)
- [Malmok Beach](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/malmok-beach) — best Feb – Aug, 66–87% windy days, 12–14 kt, water 26–29 °C (5 km)
- [Barcadera](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/barcadera) — best Feb – Aug, 66–87% windy days, 12–14 kt, water 26–29 °C (6 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 (11 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 (11 km)

## Kite schools
- [Armando's kite shack](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/armando-s-kite-shack) — http://www.kitesurfingaruba.com/ (2 km)
- [Aruba Kitesurfing School](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/aruba-kitesurfing-school) — http://www.arubakitesurf.com/ (2 km)
- [Kiteboarding Aruba - Kitesurfing school](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/kiteboarding-aruba-kitesurfing-school) — http://www.kiteboardingaruba.com/ (2 km)
- [Vela Windsurf & Kitesurf](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/vela-windsurf-kitesurf) — https://velaaruba.com/ (2 km)
- [Pro Kite School Aruba](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/pro-kite-school-aruba) — http://prokiteschoolaruba.com/ (23 km)

## Kite shops
- [Aruba Watersports Center](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/shops/aruba-watersports-center) — http://arubawatersportscenter.com/ (1 km)

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Source page: https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/palm-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.