Wind Days = % of days with 12–35 knot average wind speed (ideal kiting conditions). Based on 4 years of historical weather data.
7%
Avg Wind Days
year-round
8kts
Avg Wind
year-round
28°
Avg Temp
feels 32°
4yrs
Data History
analyzed
Spot Overview
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BaySpot Type
BeginnerSkill Level
SE135°Best Wind
Partially sheltered coastline with moderate, varied conditions
About This Spot
Taguantar is a bay-style kitesurfing location on Venezuela's Caribbean coast, characterized by turquoise shallow waters and a northeast-facing shoreline bordered by forested hills. The spot features a curved beach with moderate urban development to the east and a distinctive rocky promontory to the west. Water conditions are predominantly light, with minimal swell and low wind reliability making this location challenging for consistent sessions. The shallow bay waters provide some safety advantages for beginners, though the lack of consistent wind is a significant limitation. Best conditions occur with southeastern winds providing side-shore angles. The spot suits beginner to early-intermediate riders seeking sheltered practice conditions during favorable wind windows. Key considerations include low wind frequency requiring patience for session windows, shallow depths requiring awareness of shallow spots, and the rocky western point creating localized current patterns. Geographic isolation and limited facilities suggest this is a developing spot with inconsistent accessibility.
Hazards & Safety
Shallow water areas near shore
Rocky outcrop visible on western point
Low wind reliability (7.3%)
Minimal wave energy (0.51m average)
Coastal road and infrastructure proximity
Potential strong currents around rocky point
Live Wind Forecast
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Water Conditions
Historical ocean data for wetsuit planning & water type
26°C
Avg Water Temp
0.5m
Avg Waves
🌊 Light Swell
Typical Conditions
🏊 Shorty
Typical Wetsuit
Clean small waves, good for wave riding practice
Wind Characteristics
EDominant Direction
Very GustyChallenging conditions, advanced only
Best Time to Kite
Wind reliability by time of day (average across all months)
Morning
6am – 12pm
9%wind days
Best
Afternoon
12pm – 6pm
25%wind days
Evening
6pm – 9pm
12%wind days
Monthly Breakdown
Historical averages based on 4 years of data
Month
Wind Days
Avg Wind
Temp
Water
Best Time
Rain
Jan
5%
9kts
27°feels 29°
25°
PM
~2d
Feb
25%
10kts
27°feels 29°
24°
PM
~1d
Mar
31%
10kts
27°feels 30°
Monthly Water Conditions
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