KiteGlobeIsla Margarita / El Yaque
Isla Margarita / El Yaque is a kiteboarding spot near Porlamar, Isla Margarita in Venezuela, with open ocean conditions and prevailing E wind, best ridden in January, February, March, April, May.
| Country | Venezuela |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Porlamar, Isla Margarita |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | E |
| Wind type | Trade |
| Best months | January, February, March, April, May |
| Coordinates | 10.8971, -63.9606 |
About Isla Margarita / El Yaque
Flat to choppy water. Huge shallow areas perfect for beginners with sandy bottoms close by (kitebeach). Kitesurfing zone is upwind of the windsurfing zone, marked by buoys.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Isla Margarita / El Yaque?
The best time to kite Isla Margarita / El Yaque is January, February, March, April, May, when the E wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Isla Margarita / El Yaque offers open ocean conditions with E wind (Trade wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to Isla Margarita / El Yaque?
You can flight directly to Isla Margarita - Porlamar Airport. Or you can also fly to Caracas-Venezuela and there are many daily flights to Porlamar every hour. 45 minutes flight (around 60 USD). When you reach the Porlamar Airport you could also see the kites on the water from the plane on daytime. It´s only 5 minutes taxi to El Yaque (around 5USD).
View Isla Margarita / El Yaque on the interactive map →Where can I take kite lessons near Isla Margarita / El Yaque?
3 kite schools operate in Venezuela. See kite schools in Venezuela →
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.