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Friday 7 March 2025
Surf’s Up: Favorite places to catch waves in Aruba

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