El Yaque on Isla Margarita in Venezuela is a true classic of the Caribbean. The wind blows very steadily here, the water is warm and turquoise, and the spot sits right on the beach. If you are after flat water and consistency, this is the place.
Profile
| Best time to visit | year-round, strongest January to May |
| Wind | trade winds, very steady |
| Water | warm, turquoise |
| Level | all, flat water |
| Area | El Yaque, Isla Margarita, Venezuela |
The area
El Yaque lies on Isla Margarita in Venezuela and has long been a windsurf and kite classic right on the beach. The flat water makes it one of the friendliest spots in the Caribbean. The trade winds deliver very steady wind throughout the day.
Who & when
The spot suits all levels, as the flat water is forgiving and invites you to practise. There is wind all year, but it blows strongest and most reliably from January to May. That makes El Yaque a warm destination especially during the European winter.
Good to know
The warm, turquoise water needs no thick wetsuit, which makes long sessions comfortable. The steady trade winds and the shallow flat water take a lot of pressure out of riding. That keeps the spot predictable even for beginners.
Our impression
El Yaque is the warm, steady flat-water classic of the Caribbean, right on the beach. For us the spot stands for reliable wind without any drama. Anyone looking to collect a lot of relaxed time on the water will find ideal conditions here.