San Andres Island / Johnny Cay, Colombia
San Andres Island / Johnny Cay, Colombia is a Shallow, Flat, Chop and Small waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NE and ENE, E .
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to San Andres Island / Johnny Cay, Colombia !
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
San Andres Island / Johnny Cay, Colombia is a Shallow, Flat, Chop and Small waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NE and ENE, E .
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to San Andres Island / Johnny Cay, Colombia !
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
How to get there
Johnny Cay is a tiny island which can be seen from the main beach of San Andres Island. You need a boat to get there or ride there from the Downtown Beach.
Nearest Airports
Distance
3km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
Johnny Cay is a tiny island which can be seen from the main beach of San Andres Island. You need a boat to get there or ride there from the Downtown Beach.
Nearest Airports
Distance
3km from spot
Best Schools in San Andres
#1: Kitesurf San Andrés
4.2/5 (20)
#2: San Andrés Kite School - Kitesurft

4.9/5 (15)
Riding Conditions in San Andres Island / Johnny Cay, Colombia
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
The average temperature for all year is 30°C. The water is warm as well, so no wetsuit needed all year.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NE and ENE, E .
There is Trade wind at San Andres Island / Johnny Cay, Colombia.
The best season for good winds is between December to February and also in the summer June to July. The wind speed for San Andres depending on the season is between 10-35 knots.
Wind usually blows from NE and ENE, E on the spot.
The best moments to come to San Andres Island / Johnny Cay, Colombia are January, February, June, July and December .
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
The average temperature for all year is 30°C. The water is warm as well, so no wetsuit needed all year.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NE and ENE, E .
There is Trade wind at San Andres Island / Johnny Cay, Colombia.
The best season for good winds is between December to February and also in the summer June to July. The wind speed for San Andres depending on the season is between 10-35 knots.
Wind usually blows from NE and ENE, E on the spot.
The best moments to come to San Andres Island / Johnny Cay, Colombia are January, February, June, July and December .
Beach and Tide Conditions
San Andres Island / Johnny Cay, Colombia is a Shallow, Flat, Chop and Small waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Small size.
Beautiful white sand. Small beach, but it is quiet wide. Can be packed with tourists.
Crystal clear water. Shallow area with flat and choppy water. 1-2m waves on the reef, look out for the shallow parts of the reefs.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
San Andres Island / Johnny Cay, Colombia is a Shallow, Flat, Chop and Small waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Small size.
Beautiful white sand. Small beach, but it is quiet wide. Can be packed with tourists.
Crystal clear water. Shallow area with flat and choppy water. 1-2m waves on the reef, look out for the shallow parts of the reefs.
Need to know
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Swimmers, Buoys and Reefs
.
Beach risks reported:
Trees,Bystanders
.
There are riding zones on the spot, be sure you respect them.
Need to know
Need to know
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Swimmers, Buoys and Reefs
.
Beach risks reported:
Trees,Bystanders
.
There are riding zones on the spot, be sure you respect them.
Best Schools in San Andres
#1: Kitesurf San Andrés
4.2/5 (20)
#2: San Andrés Kite School - Kitesurft

4.9/5 (15)
Additional information
It is forbidden to launch and land kites on the island.
Webcams around San Andres Island / Johnny Cay, Colombia
Webcams around San Andres Island / Johnny Cay, Colombia
Weather Forecast for the next 10days
15 knotsMarazul, San Andres, Colombia 03:45:09 am, GMT-6 Model: gfs27_long, updated 15 minutes ago | 903 |
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Wind and Temperature over the past years
Wind and Temperature over the past years
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8-1212-1717-2323-3535+ knots
- All
- 2012
- 2013
- 2014
- 2015
- 2016
- 2017
- 2018
- 2019
- 2020
- 2021
- 2022
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- 2024
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nightMore about Kitesurfing in San Andres
More about San Andres
Wind stats in San Andres...
Month | % of Windy Days (more than 15kts) |
---|---|
Jan | 34 |
Feb | 35 |
Mar | 29 |
Apr | 21 |
May | 16 |
Jun | 30 |
Jul | 44 |
Aug | 21 |
Sep | 11 |
Oct | 12 |
Nov | 19 |
Dec | 41 |
% of Windy Days (more than 15kts)
Additional information
There are 2 kitesurf schools and 6 kitesurf spots in San Andres.
Best months: January February March April December
Best months: January February March April December
Accomodation around the spot
San Andres Island / Johnny Cay, Colombia







