El Coche / Playa La Punta
El Coche / Playa La Punta is a kiteboarding spot near Porlamar, Isla Margarita in Venezuela, with open ocean conditions and prevailing NE, E wind, best ridden in February, March, April, May, June.
| Country | Venezuela |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Porlamar, Isla Margarita |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean, Island |
| Best wind direction | NE, E |
| Wind type | Thermal, Trade |
| Best months | February, March, April, May, June |
| Coordinates | 10.8108, -63.9905 |
About El Coche / Playa La Punta
Perfectly flat water, no tide. A great spot to improve and practice. The water is not clear all year in the bay. The first meters along this bay are shallow. It can get crowded with more than 15 kiters at one time.
When is the best time to kitesurf at El Coche / Playa La Punta?
The best time to kite El Coche / Playa La Punta is February, March, April, May, June, when the NE, E wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
El Coche / Playa La Punta offers open ocean conditions with NE, E wind (Thermal, Trade wind), launching from ocean, island.
How do I get to El Coche / Playa La Punta?
Take a plane to Porlamar Airport in Margarita. Then, take a taxi to El Yaque beach. And finally, take a boat from El Yaque to Coche Island (many in El Yaque organize this boat transfer). Playa La Punta is right next to the two hotels you can stay in Isla de Coche. The boat will leave you in Playa La Punta, so all you have to do is walk with your stuff to the hotel when you get out of the boat. Some hassles involved in getting the ferry from El Yaque (don't forget to book your return ferry as soon as you arrive on El Coche).
Hazards at El Coche / Playa La Punta
Ships.
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Other kite spots near El Coche / Playa La Punta
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- Isla Margarita / El Yaque
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- Isla Margarita / Pelikan Beach
Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.