San Pedro de Coche - Parcelamiento La Playa
Venezuela
San Pedro de Coche
Parcelamiento La Playa is a kitesurf spot located in San Pedro de Coche, on the Isla de Coche in the Nueva Esparta archipelago, Venezuela. This white sandy beach stretches for about 2 km along the Avenida La Playa, providing ample space for navigation and launching.
The spot is known for its consistent trade winds blowing over an old salt flat, creating stable conditions even in offshore. It is a favorite place for riders due to its shallow water and crystal-clear seas, in a peaceful atmosphere typical of the island.
Close to San Pedro de Coche, it combines local authenticity with high-level kitesurfing potential, with few people outside of the high season.
Les données de vent affichées ici proviennent d’ERA5 (via Open-Meteo) sur 4 ans, retraitées pour refléter des conditions réalistes.
👉 Le vent moyen a été calibré pour éviter la sous-estimation habituelle des modèles.
👉 Les rafales ont été corrigées par un ratio médian afin d’éviter des valeurs extrêmes irréalistes.
👉 Chaque jour est résumé par le vent médian (P50) observé pendant les heures utiles (8h–20h), puis classé dans des plages de vent.
👉 Le mode pondéré mélange vent moyen et rafales pour refléter au mieux le vent ressenti.
- 🟢 10–16 nds : vent faible mais navigable (notamment en foil).
- 🟡 16–22 nds : plage idéale, conditions confortables pour la majorité.
- 🔴 22–28 nds : vent fort, réservé aux riders expérimentés.
- 🟣 28+ nds : conditions extrêmes, navigation engagée.
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Informations utiles
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flatThe spot works with side-onshore to offshore winds depending on the direction, ideally from NE, ENE, E sweeping the 2 km long bay from the land, making the water surprisingly smooth despite the offshore. Launching is done directly on the soft sandy beach without rocks or shells, with plenty of space to take off and land the kite. The riding area is wide and upwind towards the end of the beach, with shallow water a good distance from the shore.
The water surface is generally flat to light chop, with occasional small waves, perfect for freeride or freestyle. The wind typically picks up from noon, going from 12 knots in the morning to 20-25 knots in the afternoon, stable due to the flat terrain. Be cautious at the end of the season (August-September) where tropical depressions can interrupt the wind.
Wind directions cover the entire spectrum according to local information, but the best sessions are with E to ENE for an optimal angle relative to the east-west oriented beach.
Ideal conditions are with winds from NE, ENE, E at 20-25 knots, side-onshore to offshore for a smooth and stable water surface. Possible year-round, but optimal from February to June.
The water is crystal clear and shallow, with a soft white sand bottom. The water surface ranges from flat in offshore to light chop with side-onshore, and small waves in stronger winds.
Currents are generally weak in the protected bay. Tides have a moderate impact, with no marked channels reported.
For a rider weighing 80 kg, plan for sizes 10m, 12m, 14m mostly, up to 16m in light winds. In strong sessions, go down to 8-10m.
The dominant trade winds come from the East, with average speeds of 20-27 knots and gusts up to 36 knots. They are consistent from noon over the salt flat, offering rare stability in offshore conditions.
The climate is warm tropical year-round, with air temperatures between 25-32°C. The best season for kiting runs from December to June, particularly from February to May when the wind is strongest, although it can sometimes be stronger in the afternoon.
La profondeur est progressive et peu profonde avec un fond de sable fin. On a pied sur une bonne distance du bord, idéal pour les débutants.
The water remains warm year-round at 24-28°C, generally without the need for a wetsuit.