Best time to kitesurf Salinas del Rey

The best time to kitesurf at Salinas del Rey is February–March, with about 15 windy days a month (15+ knots) and water around 27°C.

Salinas del Rey, Atlántico, Colombia

Sports: Kitesurfing, Wingfoiling, Parawing

Best time to go: February–March

Salinas del Rey wind & wave forecast

Salinas del Rey is a small beach settlement next to the fishing village of Santa Verónica, in the municipality of Juan de Acosta in Atlántico department, on Colombia's Caribbean coast. Barranquilla airport is about 45 minutes away by car and Cartagena about 1 hour 20 minutes. A handful of kite hostels and schools are spread between Salinas, Santa Verónica and Las Villas, but shops and restaurants are few, so bring food and supplies.

The trade wind blows from the north-east, side-onshore, and the main season runs from about December to April, with wind of about 20 to 35 knots on most days; February and March are usually the windiest months. From May to July there are still many days of 15 to 25 knots. The wind is strong and steady, so most riders use small kites. The GKA Kite World Tour has held events here.

Inside the point the water is flat and protected, which suits freestyle and big air, while the outer point forms a wave that runs down the coast for wave riding. The water is about 26 °C all year, so no wetsuit is needed. With strong wind and waves, Salinas del Rey suits intermediate and advanced riders; beginners should learn with a school on the lighter days. Puerto Velero, a few minutes north, is a large sheltered bay with flat water and no waves.

Month by month at Salinas del Rey

January: 10 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 12 knots, waves 1.3 m, water 27°C, air 31°C (nights 25°C), sun (6+ hours) on about 31 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 3; a day can have both
February: 16 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 13 knots, waves 1.4 m, water 27°C, air 31°C (nights 25°C), sun (6+ hours) on about 28 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 4; a day can have both
March: 14 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 12 knots, waves 1.3 m, water 27°C, air 32°C (nights 25°C), sun (6+ hours) on about 31 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 5; a day can have both
April: 6 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 10 knots, waves 1 m, water 28°C, air 31°C (nights 25°C), sun (6+ hours) on about 29 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 13; a day can have both
May: 1 windy day (15+ knots), average wind 7 knots, waves 1 m, water 29°C, air 31°C (nights 26°C), sun (6+ hours) on about 28 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 20; a day can have both
June: 0 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 6 knots, waves 1 m, water 30°C, air 30°C (nights 25°C), sun (6+ hours) on about 26 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 24; a day can have both
July: 1 windy day (15+ knots), average wind 7 knots, waves 0.9 m, water 29°C, air 31°C (nights 26°C), sun (6+ hours) on about 29 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 18; a day can have both
August: 1 windy day (15+ knots), average wind 7 knots, waves 0.9 m, water 30°C, air 31°C (nights 25°C), sun (6+ hours) on about 28 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 20; a day can have both
September: 0 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 5 knots, waves 1 m, water 31°C, air 31°C (nights 25°C), sun (6+ hours) on about 27 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 25; a day can have both
October: 0 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 5 knots, waves 1 m, water 31°C, air 30°C (nights 25°C), sun (6+ hours) on about 28 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 27; a day can have both
November: 1 windy day (15+ knots), average wind 6 knots, waves 1.2 m, water 30°C, air 29°C (nights 24°C), sun (6+ hours) on about 26 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 23; a day can have both
December: 3 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 9 knots, waves 1.2 m, water 28°C, air 30°C (nights 25°C), sun (6+ hours) on about 31 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 6; a day can have both