Overview

El Yaque is the most famous kitesurf spot in Venezuela and one of the most renowned in the world. Located on the southern coast of Margarita Island, in the state of Nueva Esparta, this spot benefits from the northeast trade winds that blow consistently almost year-round. The wind blows sideshore from the left (east), averaging 15 to 30 knots. The best season runs from February to June, with nearly daily winds. The afternoon offers the best conditions, peaking around 3 PM. The water is choppy near the beach, with flatter areas further out. El Yaque hosts many schools and international competitions. Water temperature ranges from 21 to 27°C. The spot is suitable for intermediate to expert riders, as the wind can be gusty near the beach.

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Spot forecast for Isla Margarita | El Yaque

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Isla Margarita | El Yaque: when to go?

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Season · peak

428h

in January · 31 rideable days

The spot works year-round: 29 rideable days a month on average, at 31 °C. It peaks in January, with 428 hours of usable wind.

Rideable days per month

Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 75%13-20 knots · 25%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 75% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 29 °C. The wettest month is August, with 130 mm.

Monthly averages: Isla Margarita | El Yaque

Monthly averages — Isla Margarita | El Yaque — averaged over 2 years of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com — How it is calculated
Month	Rideable days	Usable wind	Temperature	Rain
January	31.0	428 h	29 °C	30 mm
February	28.5	383 h	30 °C	12 mm
March	29.5	402 h	31 °C	10 mm
April	30.0	413 h	31 °C	26 mm
May	31.0	452 h	31 °C	43 mm
June	30.0	443 h	30 °C	80 mm
July	29.0	366 h	30 °C	100 mm
August	28.0	317 h	31 °C	130 mm
September	28.0	313 h	32 °C	98 mm
October	27.0	311 h	32 °C	79 mm
November	30.0	364 h	31 °C	74 mm
December	31.0	389 h	30 °C	45 mm

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Technical details of Isla Margarita | El Yaque spot

The spot works with winds from NNE, NE, ENE, E.

Depending on conditions: N, ESE.

RideableDepending on conditions Not rideable

Spot opening date · Required level

Spot opening date: Open all year round
Required level: Intermediate

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