San Nicolas Boca Grandi
Netherlands · San Nicolaas
Boca Grandi, in the southeast of Aruba, is a spot known for its wild atmosphere and clear focus on kitesurfing. The beach is wide, the setting is open, and you often find well-exposed water with a lively water surface.
It is a spot appreciated by intermediate to advanced riders, especially when the wind settles in the right directions. The place remains underdeveloped, with few infrastructures, giving it a raw side that is highly appreciated by locals and riders looking for space on the water.
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The spot mainly works with wind coming from the East to Northeast, and local sources also confirm good sessions in Southeast. Depending on the angle, you navigate in side-on to onshore, with a feeling of wind often well present and consistent on this coast exposed to the trade winds.
The water surface is generally of the chop type with small to medium waves offshore, and it can become cleaner in certain areas depending on the swell and water level. The most used area for launching is located on the part of the beach most protected from the shorebreak, where departures and returns are easier. Navigation mainly occurs in the bay and in the open area facing the spot, with space to send without being too tight.
The spot does not have significant infrastructures on the beach, so you need to be self-sufficient for rigging, launching, and recovery. The shorebreak can be present and sometimes strong, which requires attention during launch. However, the playground is wide and the wind is often exploitable for a large part of the day.
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