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LOCAL Thursday 12 June 2025

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

ORANJESTAD – Whether you will find most of the
you are a salt-seasoned action for surfers in Aruba.
surfer looking for a thrill, or With a variety of surf shops
just looking to wet your toes and schools in this area,
in a little ocean adventure, you will find it easy to get
Aruba has amazing places in on the action. Hadicurari
to learn and practice surf- is also the site of the Aruba
ing! Although more known Hi Winds World Challenge,
for the calmer waters of which takes place usually
Palm Beach, Eagle Beach in June/July, and it is the
and Mangel Halto, Aru- largest windsurfing compe-
ba also has some special tition in the Caribbean!
places to thrill your senses.
Malmok
Because of strong winds If you’re a beginner, this is
and breezes, Aruba is per- your spot. There are also
fect for wind and kite surf- various shops to rent gear
ing. You will surely notice and receive lessons, fa-
kites in the air as you drive cilitating learning and just
around the wilder, rougher trying out a new experi-
areas on Aruba’s east side. ence. The beach is also
popular for paddleboard-
There are plenty of surf shop ing and other watersport
rentals to help you with your to watch the exciting show Arashi, a beach located man’s Hut, here is where activities.q
gear, and there are also a presented by the surfers. close to the California Light-
lot of tutors if you’re looking house, is a good spot for
to try for the first time and To go to Andicuri, you will learning and having fun – if
need a little help. These need a 4x4 vehicle and you’re lucky! The waves at
can be found around the drive from the ex-Natural Arashi are usually calm, but
island, and will surely come Bridge Center. Alternative- with just the right weather,
in hand if you’re wanting to ly, you can make it an ad- a swell forms attracting all
try a new experience! venture by going on a hike! the local surfers to the area.
With that said, here are The scenery is unique and
Aruba’s favorite surf spots! beautiful on its own. Boca Grandi
Boca Grandi is at the most
Andicuri Reaching Andicuri Beach southern spot in Aruba, and
Andicuri is recognized as can be an adventure in it- is a popular spot with expe-
the best place for body self, as it can be difficult to rienced surfers. Close to the
boarding. Because of the find and is only accessible famous Red Anchor and
rough waves, this beach is by 4x4 vehicle or walking our beloved Sunrise City –
better suited for those with from the ex-Natural Bridge San Nicolas, a trip to Boca
more experience in surfing. center, but the impressive Grandi can easily turn into
However, the beach with scenery makes it all worth- an all-day trip to this area
two bluffs – one on each while! of the island. With a beauti-
side – is worth a visit, if only Arashi ful beach (although it is not
allowed to swim here, be-
cause of strong currents),
you can enjoy a relaxing
time combing the beach
for driftwood, coral, and
little crabs and snails.

Hadicurari
Known locally as Fisher-