El Yaque

Former fishing village on Margarita's south coast just south of the airport; easterly trades are side-shore over shallow, flat-to-choppy water. Kiting is confined to the kite zone upwind of the windsurf area (09:00–17:00) and it gets very crowded at weekends.

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Spot guide

Island: Isla de Margarita & Coche
Difficulty rating: ● Beginner spot
Today's rating, which adds wind, gusts and swell, is in the live forecast.
Riding: flat, chop, freestyle
Beach faces: S (about 170°)
Best wind: From the NE to SE or SSW to WNW (side-shore)
Offshore (avoid): From the NW to NNE
Season: Wind most of the year; windiest Feb–Jun (almost daily), also good Oct–Jan with some calm days. El Yaque gets gusty in the afternoon.
Nearest airport report: Santiago Mariño Caribbean International SVMG
Location: 10.8960, -63.9605 (approximate)

Kite schools & rentals

Kite schoolMargaritaKiteEl Yaquewww.margaritakite.netDetails found 2026-11. Confirm before booking.

Kite schoolVenturi Kite & Wingfoil CenterEl Yaquewww.ikointl.com/school/venezuela/el-yaque/venturi-kite-center-venezuelaDetails found 2026-11. Confirm before booking.

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