The geographical location of El Yaque beach allows the east western breeze slip parallel to the coast causing a natural wind acceleration owed to the thermal effect of the water level at only 1,5 meters depth in its first 300 meters of longitude. This fact, combined with the effects produced by a chain of mountains located at the north creates a circuit of acceleration wind of an average force 4 Bft+.
This is the secret that allows El Yaque beach to guarantee its visitors a sure wind all year around and what have made it world-famous. During the month of January the arrival of the Alisios winds transform Margarita in the Formula one of the windsurf.
Constant winds with force of 5, 6 and 7 Bft are common during this period (January-June). The warmth of its waters complement the good conditions of the water,staying in a range of 27 ºC to 32 ºC during the whole year.
In conclusion, El Yaque beach has the perfect conditions for anyone practicing this discipline. Olympic, slalom and wave boards are used by beginners and experts, young and no so young.
The most famous windsurf schools and clubs in the world are represented in Margarita. NATHALIE SIMMONS, CLUB VELA, CLUB MISTRAL, HAPPY SURF just to name some, they offer an attention of great quality and very professional managing to their guests. Manufacturing companies like F2, MISTRAL, BIC, AHD, NEIL PRYDE, NS, have in this clubs the best products in boards and sails, long time before they are in the general market.
El Yaque also offers a complete range of hotels, WINDSURF PARADISE, YAQUE PARADISE, are between the most important and gives the tourists the opportunity to choose with diverse options that could include windsurf packages. Moreover, they are able to arrange combine stays with there branch hotels giving the opportunity to enjoy other locations like Coche and Los Roques, the last of this places has a wonderful natural beauty.
