Kitesurfing Coche Island · Playa La Punta
Nueva Esparta, Venezuela
Wind & Conditions
Playa La Punta on Isla de Coche — a 2 km sandy bay 6 km south of El Yaque (Margarita); butter-flat shallow water considered among the world's best flatwater kite spots. NE/ENE trade 25-35 kt Feb-Jun; stable and gustless; boat-access only from El Yaque. All levels.
About Coche Island · Playa La Punta
Isla de Coche is one of three islands forming the Nueva Esparta State of Venezuela, located in the Caribbean between Isla Margarita and the mainland. The other two islands are Isla Margarita, the main island of the state, and Cubagua, the smallest. Coche is coterminous with the municipality of Villalba, with the municipal seat at San Pedro de Coche, the largest town. Moreover, Coche Island has continued to sustain the fishing tradition.
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Best Season
Check the Breeza app for the current rideable window at Coche Island · Playa La Punta.
World Ranking
RegionalNot globally ranked, but a kitesurf destination — a local favourite worth a check when the wind lines up.
Location
Coche Island · Playa La Punta, Nueva Esparta, Venezuela, Venezuela
Lat: 10.8108, Lon: -63.9905
Facilities & Services
What's on the ground near the launch, mapped from open data:
Nearby spots to eat, drink & learn
- KiteSurf Kite school
- El Vigia Restaurant
- Tropical Point Restaurant
- Bahía de Coche Local business
- Brisas de Coche Local business
- Cabañas Coven Local business
- Paradise Coche Local business
- Sunsol Punta Blanca Local business
Facilities data © OpenStreetMap contributors
When is the best time to kitesurf at Coche Island · Playa La Punta?
Timing depends on local conditions. Check the Breeza app for the current rideable window at Coche Island · Playa La Punta — it reads the live forecast against your gear and level.
Is Coche Island · Playa La Punta suitable for beginner kiters?
Suitability depends heavily on the day's conditions. Breeza reads your level alongside the forecast and gives you an honest verdict — including when it's a no.
What wind direction works at Coche Island · Playa La Punta?
Playa La Punta on Isla de Coche — a 2 km sandy bay 6 km south of El Yaque (Ma... Breeza cross-references live wind direction against the spot's safe window to tell you if today's direction is rideable for your kite.
What kite size do you need at Coche Island · Playa La Punta?
Kite size at Coche Island · Playa La Punta depends on the day's wind strength and your weight. Most kiters rig between 10m and 14m. Breeza calculates the ideal size for your gear, so you know before you leave whether it's a go.
Is it safe to kitesurf at Coche Island · Playa La Punta?
Safety at Coche Island · Playa La Punta depends on conditions and your experience. Check for offshore-wind days, local hazards and emergency contacts before you launch. Breeza gives a rideability verdict that includes a safety flag when conditions are borderline for your level.
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