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Barcadera is a kiteboarding spot in Aruba, with open water conditions and prevailing NE wind, best ridden in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August.
| Country | Aruba |
|---|---|
| Water type | Other |
| Best wind direction | NE |
| Wind type | Trade |
| Best months | January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August |
| Coordinates | 12.4790, -69.9897 |
About Barcadera
Gusty winds, sideoffshore, can be dangerous. It's blowing here in Aruba Northeast all year long, maybe some lighter days in the month of September, October, November and in the beginning of December. But that only means it won't blow every day over 15 knots. The chance you can kiteboard are always 90%. Don't forget your small kite sizes! Days of 25 knots are quite normal. Sideshore wind in between Aruba and Palm Island. For kitesurfers, kiteboarders, snowkiters and landkiters. All info you ever wanted! Forum, Spots, Videos
When is the best time to kitesurf at Barcadera?
The best time to kite Barcadera is January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, when the NE wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Barcadera offers open water conditions with NE wind (Trade wind).
How do I get to Barcadera?
Short walk
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.