Large bay enclosed by a sand spit about 10 km north-east of Santa Verónica, with flat water and light chop inside and waves on the open-sea side. Inside the bay the wind is offshore and very gusty near the marina, so launch from the tip of the spit (La Punta) where it is steadier.
Atlántico – Salinas del Rey & Puerto Velero (Colombia)
Difficulty rating
■ Intermediate spot Today's rating, which adds wind, gusts and swell, is in the live forecast.
Riding
flat, chop
Beach faces
WSW (about 250°)
Best wind
From the SE to SSW or WNW to N (side-shore)
Offshore (avoid)
From the NNE to ESE
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
10.9380, -75.0330 (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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