Cubagua

Cubagua is a lagoon-style spot located off Venezuela's northeastern coast, featuring a shallow turquoise basin enclosed by sandy and rocky shores. The spot is characterized by narrow entrance channels and varying depths, creating a protected water body separated from open ocean swells. The lagoon orientation faces northeast, making northwest and southeast winds side-shore viable directions. Best conditions occur with northwest winds that maintain parallel shore flow. This spot suits intermediate kiters seeking flat-water freestyle or light wave practice rather than wave riding. The shallow, choppy conditions demand careful route planning to avoid rocky outcrops and sudden depth transitions visible in satellite imagery. Low wind reliability and minimal wave development make this a conditional spot requiring specific weather patterns. Kiters should be prepared for variable conditions, understand local bottom topography, and exercise caution around visible reef and rocky structures. Access and launch areas should be confirmed locally before visiting.