Beach town near Barranquilla with waves on the sea side and a flat lagoon nearby. The Magdalena river mouth is close and washes branches and logs onto the coast.
Atlántico – Salinas del Rey & Puerto Velero (Colombia)
Difficulty rating
■ Intermediate spot – Waves on the open beach and floating debris from the river. Today's rating, which adds wind, gusts and swell, is in the live forecast.
Riding
waves, chop
Beach faces
NW (about 320°)
Best wind
From the SSW to W or N to ENE (side-shore)
Offshore (avoid)
From the E to S
Season
Main season late Dec–Apr with 20–35 kn NE trades almost daily (windiest Feb–Mar); a second, lighter season mid-Jun–early Aug (15–27 kn).
Nearest airport report
Ernesto Cortissoz International (Barranquilla) SKBQ
Location
11.0095, -74.9475 (approximate)
Kite schools & rentals
School and rentalKitesurfexperience ColombiaSalinas del Rey (Santa Verónica)kitesurfexperience.coPhone +57 3108754958Kitesurfexperience@gmail.comInstagram @kitesurfexperience_colombiaDetails found 2026-11. Confirm before booking.
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