Kiteboarding spot Ocean Park, Caribbean
Posted on 15. Apr, 2010 by admin in Kiteboarding video
Location:
Caribbean, Puerto Rico
Ocean Park is the safest beach to kiteboard in Puerto Rico, it has steady winds and a wide sand shoreline, from flat to beach break depending on the season. Also is the most popular beach to hang out.
Directions:
• Flight: to San Juan International Airport
• Car: follow road Expresso de Diego and then Exp. Roman Baldorioty de Castro. Exit at Ocean Park and follow north to the ocean shore.
Beach rules:
Very popular beach: watch out for swimmers and sunbathers.
Wind details:
• Weather: the tropical marine climate assures warm and sunny weather year round, typically humid with frequent showers. Average temperatures range between 22°C (71°F) and 27°C (81°F). Coolest months (Winter) are from November through January, and warmest from March through May. The water is about 28°C, so you can ride in boardshorts most time of the year. • Wind: Trade winds blow in winter from E to W about 50% of days with an average strenght of 12-25 knots. Spring (April, May) wind tapers off to start reinforcing again during late spring and summer thanks to the North Atlantic high that generates steady trade winds 12-18 knots. More wind stats here
Day activities:
To get some action you can go for parachuting, dirtbike trips, aerial sight seeing flights, go kart trips.
The more relaxed types can head out to El Yunque rainforest or visit the nice beach of Palominito Island.