The Blue Highway

Wind

What the wind is doing right now, and whether today is your day.

Right now
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Forecast for our stretch of beach, refreshed through the day. Our own weather station goes in soon, and this page will show real measurements instead.

The wind blows offshore here, so we stay on the water with you.

Wind at the beach

Sample day
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Wind Gusts Forecast Updated every 5 minutes
Seven days out

The week ahead

Daily maximum wind, wave height and temperature for our beach. A forecast, not a promise, conditions here can turn in an afternoon.

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Reading the wind

The same day is a different day depending on what you're riding.

Under 13 knots

Windsurf good
Kitesurf not today
Wingfoil good

Light. Beginner windsurf and wingfoil lessons both work fine; there is not enough pull for a kite.

13-18 knots

Windsurf good
Kitesurf good
Wingfoil good

Gentle end of the range. Easiest wind to take a first lesson in, and plenty for a light-wind session.

19-25 knots

Windsurf good
Kitesurf good
Wingfoil good

Good all-round, and where most of the year sits. Windsurfers size down; kiters and wingers are in their element.

26 knots and up

Windsurf good
Kitesurf experienced riders
Wingfoil good

Strong. Windsurfers and wingers are fine on small kit; kiters need the hours in and a small kite. Not the day for a first lesson.

Wind seasons

Aruba's trade winds are unusually steady, but the year does have two halves. Each bar is one month, shaded by how much of it reaches each strength.

January - August

Most consistent

85% of days at 17 kts or more

The dependable half. Wind almost every day, peaking in June and July when two days in three reach 22 kts. Book a week and you will ride most of it.

September - December

More variable, still good

59% of days at 17 kts or more

Quieter and less predictable, with October and November the lightest. Still rideable on most days, and the best window for learning without strong wind.

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
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Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
22 kts or more 17 kts or more 11 kts or more

Long-run monthly averages for this stretch of coast. A season, not a forecast — see the 7-day outlook above for actual days.