Crescent-shaped city bay south of Santa Marta, sheltered from big swell. Crowded with swimmers, jet skis and moored tour boats; the beach is narrow at high tide, so ride early or late in the day.
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 – Easy sand launch, but the wind is shifty near buildings and hills and the bay is busy with swimmers and boats. Today's rating, which adds wind, gusts and swell, is in the live forecast.
Riding
chop, freeride
Beach faces
W (about 270°)
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
11.2040, -74.2265 (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 Forecasts, gear sizes and spot notes can be wrong or out of date.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.