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local Wednesday 3 september 2025

Surf’s Up: Favorite places to catch waves in Aruba

ORANJESTAD – Whether you Andicuri you’re lucky! The waves at
are a salt-seasoned surfer Andicuri is recognized as the Arashi are usually calm, but
looking for a thrill, or just best place for body board- with just the right weather,
looking to wet your toes in ing. Because of the rough a swell forms attracting all
a little ocean adventure, waves, this beach is better the local surfers to the area.
Aruba has amazing places suited for those with more ex-
to learn and practice surf- perience in surfing. However, Boca Grandi
ing! Although more known the beach with two bluffs – Boca Grandi is at the most
for the calmer waters of Palm one on each side – is worth southern spot in Aruba, and
Beach, Eagle Beach and a visit, if only to watch the is a popular spot with expe-
Mangel Halto, Aruba also exciting show presented by rienced surfers. Close to the
has some special places to the surfers. famous Red Anchor and
thrill your senses. our beloved Sunrise City –
To go to Andicuri, you will San Nicolas, a trip to Boca Known locally as Fisherman’s Caribbean!
Because of strong winds and need a 4×4 vehicle and Grandi can easily turn into Hut, here is where you will
breezes, Aruba is perfect for drive from the ex-Natural an all-day trip to this area find most of the action for Malmok
wind and kite surfing. You will Bridge Center. Alternatively, of the island. With a beauti- surfers in Aruba. With a vari- If you’re a beginner, this is
surely notice kites in the air as you can make it an adven- ful beach (although it is not ety of surf shops and schools your spot. There are also
you drive around the wilder, ture by going on a hike! The allowed to swim here, be- in this area, you will find it various shops to rent gear
rougher areas on Aruba’s scenery is unique and beau- cause of strong currents), easy to get in on the action. and receive lessons, facili-
east side. tiful on its own. you can enjoy a relaxing Hadicurari is also the site of tating learning and just try-
time combing the beach the Aruba Hi Winds World ing out a new experience.
There are plenty of surf shop Reaching Andicuri Beach for driftwood, coral, and little Challenge, which takes The beach is also popular for
rentals to help you with your can be an adventure in it- crabs and snails. place usually in June/July, paddleboarding and other
gear, and there are also a self, as it can be difficult to and it is the largest wind- watersport activities.q
lot of tutors if you’re looking find and is only accessible by Hadicurari surfing competition in the
to try for the first time and 4×4 vehicle or walking from
need a little help. These can the ex-Natural Bridge center,
be found around the island, but the impressive scenery
and will surely come in hand makes it all worthwhile!
if you’re wanting to try a new
experience! Arashi
Arashi, a beach located
With that said, here are Aru- close to the California Light-
ba’s favorite surf spots! house, is a good spot for
learning and having fun – if

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