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Sint Joris Baai
Flat Spot
Water: Seaweeds
Beach: Sand
Level: beginner
Description of Sint Joris Baai (Curacao)
The St. Joris Bay is by far the best kiteboarding spot on Curacao. The wind has an average speed of 17-22 knots over 300 days per year. It has a nice beach from where we start your kitesurf lesson. The best wind season is from January to August, but there are also plenty of kiteboarding days from September to December. You will find Gusty Kiting on the St. Joris Bay. This is located on the North East side of Curaçao.
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Spot characteristics
Spot Type
Flat
Rider Skill
beginner
Crowd.
Few people on the spot
Beach Type
Sand
Water Quality
Seaweeds
Tide Influence
All tide levels with different conditions (chop - flat - wave)
Suggested Equipment
Shoes are advised, wetsuit not necessary
Dangers
The main danger is that there are some mangroves downwind, furthermore, there is a flat spot upwind of the kitebeach.
Other info
There is a bar located on the spot
Location
Closest City
Willemstad
How to get There
By car: Gusty Kiting is approximately 15 kilometres from the centre of Willemstad. You will find the Joris Bay by following the signs to Ostrich Farm. If you drive all the way to the end of this road, it turns into a dirt road. Gusty kiting is on the left side of the bay. Do you like to drive with navigation? Then download the Maps.me app. This allows you to navigate to the kitespot without internet.
Access
No fees apply and there is free parking, however, it is private property
Wind Conditions
Wind Range
From 15 to 27 Knots
% of Windy days per month
Main wind directions
Forecast on windy.com
Local Kitesurfing Schools
Following you can find links to the page of the kitesurfing schools which operate on this spot. From there you can contact them through our form or directly via email or phone (if it was provided by them on the page).