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Friday 4 april 2025
Surf’s Up: Favorite places to catch waves in Aruba

if you’re wanting to try a new
experience!

With that said, here are Aru-
ba’s favorite surf spots!

Andicuri
Andicuri is recognized as the
best place for body board-
ing. Because of the rough
waves, this beach is better
suited for those with more ex-
perience in surfing. However,
the beach with two bluffs –
one on each side – is worth
a visit, if only to watch the
exciting show presented by
the surfers.

To go to Andicuri, you will
need a 4x4 vehicle and drive
from the ex-Natural Bridge
Center. Alternatively, you
ORANJESTAD – Whether you breezes, Aruba is perfect for can make it an adventure
are a salt-seasoned surfer wind and kite surfing. You will by going on a hike! The scen-
looking for a thrill, or just surely notice kites in the air as ery is unique and beautiful
looking to wet your toes in a you drive around the wilder, on its own.
little ocean adventure, Aruba rougher areas on Aruba’s
has amazing places to learn east side. Reaching Andicuri Beach
and practice (kite) surfing! can be an adventure in it-
Although more known for There are plenty of surf shop self, as it can be difficult to
the calmer waters of Palm rentals to help you with your find and is only accessible by Arashi
Beach, Eagle Beach and gear, and there are also a 4x4 vehicle or walking from Arashi, a beach located Hadicurari
Mangel Halto, Aruba also lot of tutors if you’re looking the ex-Natural Bridge center, close to the California Light- Known locally as Fisherman’s
has some special places to to try for the first time and but the impressive scenery house, is a good spot for Hut, here is where you will
thrill your senses. need a little help. These can makes it all worthwhile! learning and having fun – if find most of the action for
be found around the island, you’re lucky! The waves at surfers in Aruba. With a vari-
Because of strong winds and and will surely come in hand Arashi are usually calm, but ety of surf shops and schools
with just the right weather, in this area, you will find it
a swell forms attracting all easy to get in on the action.
the local surfers to the area. Hadicurari is also the site of
the Aruba Hi Winds World
Boca Grandi Challenge, which takes
Boca Grandi is at the most place usually in June/July,
southern spot in Aruba, and and it is the largest wind-
is a popular spot with expe- surfing competition in the
rienced surfers. Close to the Caribbean!
famous Red Anchor and our
beloved Sunrise City – San Malmok
Nicolas, a trip to Boca Grandi If you’re a beginner, this is
can easily turn into an all-day your spot. There are also vari-
trip to this area of the island. ous shops to rent gear and
With a beautiful beach (al- receive lessons, facilitating
though it is not allowed to learning and just trying out a
swim here, because of strong new experience. The beach
currents), you can enjoy a is also popular for paddle-
relaxing time combing the boarding and other water-
beach for driftwood, coral, sport activities. q
and little crabs and snails.