Beach beside Santa Marta's airport, south of the city, said to get the best wind in the area. Stay well clear of the runway ends and approach path, and expect choppy water.
No kite school or rental on Santa Marta – El Rodadero (Colombia) has been verified for this guide yet. Ask locally before you ride.
■ Intermediate spot – Windier and choppier than the city beaches, with no school or rescue on hand. Today's rating, which adds wind, gusts and swell, is in the live forecast.
Riding
chop, bump-and-jump
Beach faces
W (about 275°)
Best wind
From the SSE to SW or NW to NNE (side-shore)
Offshore (avoid)
From the NE to SE
Season
Dec–Apr NE trades; wind near the Sierra Nevada is often gusty and side-offshore, best in the afternoon
Nearest airport report
Simón Bolívar International (Santa Marta) SKSM
Location
11.1150, -74.2365 (approximate)
Kite schools & rentals
No verified kite schools or rentals listed yet.
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Guide only. Forecasts, gear sizes and spot notes can be wrong or out of date. Check conditions on the beach, take lessons from a certified instructor, ride within your ability and never ride alone. See the full disclaimer.