Azure water along a white sandy beach you can walk at sunset: that is the Fisherman’s Huts. “The Huts”, or Hadicurari as locals call it, is Aruba’s premier kitesurfing spot for beginners and freestylers alike. A relaxed beach, calm water and an easy-going crowd make it a good place for a kitesurfer’s family too.
This is where Armando’s Kite Shack teaches. Look for the pink hut, just north of the Ritz-Carlton.
At a glance
| Level | Beginner to advanced |
|---|---|
| Distance | Close to hotels and restaurants |
| Crowd | Many beginners on the inside; outside it is not crowded at all |
| Wind | Gusty inside, constant outside |
Swell
| Consistency | Rare, mainly from cold fronts |
|---|---|
| Direction | NNE to west at 8–9 seconds |
| Size | Knee-high to 2 ft overhead |
| Wave type | Offshore, soft and gentle; sandbar with seaweed and urchins |
| Tides | The lower the better |
| Ride length | about 165 feet on a normal day, 500 to 800 feet on a good day |
Beware: the wind is offshore. Ask us to keep an extra eye out for you in case you need a rescue.