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🏄 San Andrés y providencia

🏄 San Andrés y providencia

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About San Andrés y providencia

San Andrés y Providencia, a Caribbean island territory, enjoys tropical sunshine year-round with nearly daily wind. Trade winds remain steady enough for 8–9 m kites through most windy months. Flat water and wave options suit varied skill levels across the island. Everything operates affordably when paying in U.S. dollars. Comfortable hotels and villas sit close to launch zones, while restaurants and shopping center island life. Surrounding cays offer additional riding opportunities accessible by rental boat or local guide, though logistics require local knowledge.

Amenities

HotelsVillasRestaurantsRental services

Highlights

  • Nearly daily wind
  • Flat water and waves
  • Affordable pricing
  • Tropical climate year-round
  • Nearby island options
Conditions at a glance

Wind strength

It gets Strong (Up to 30 knots)

Consistency

It's windy Almost every day

Wind quality

Pretty steady · cold wind

Water

FlatWaves

Water temp

Warm (You don't need a wetsuit)

Boosting direction

Either direction

Windy months

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Spots at this destination

  • Olaya spratt bight
  • coco plum bay
  • rocky cay
Wind & conditions
  • Wind reliability8.1
  • Avg wind (peak months)14 kt
  • Water temp27–31 °C
  • Best seasonDec – Mar
Season Stats

Typical month-by-month snapshot — use live forecasts before you go.

MonthWind chanceAvg windAir °CWater °C
Jan73%13.4 kt26.627.6
Feb81%13.5 kt26.427
Mar65%12.4 kt26.527
Apr43%11.2 kt26.927.8
May40%11.3 kt27.428.9
Jun56%12 kt27.529.5
Jul86%14.3 kt27.829
Aug49%11.6 kt27.929.4
Sep23%10.1 kt28.230.1
Oct13%9.8 kt2830.7
Nov54%12 kt27.729.8
Dec77%13.7 kt27.528.9
Spot video
Community scores
Verified

7.5/10

  • 💨Wind reliability8.0
  • 🌊Water conditions7.5
  • 🏖️Launch zone7.5
  • 🌅Scenery8.0
Location

Getting there

By car: Parking varies by spot — check local signs and kite school partners.

Shuttle: Many schools offer pickups from nearby towns.

Travel & practical info

Getting there

Flying to the island; and to the kite spot rent a car or motorcycleEasy to visit (< 2 hours from airport)

Car needed

Yes — plan on renting a car

Cost of a kite day

Affordable ($20-50 /day)

Internet

Good (video calls and streaming)

Local infrastructure

High development (many accommodations; hotels; health services and shops)
Family friendlyKite shopParty destination

Off-wind activities

  • Parapente
  • snorkeling
  • Scuba’s
  • swimming with dolphins
Windguru forecast
Pro tip
Pack an extra smaller kite for the afternoons — many classic spots build through the day. Respect locals and keep the beach clean.
Reviews
Great vibe and reliable wind — this place keeps us coming back every season.