Surf spot

Outside Rodger's Beach

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Country: Aruba
Coordinates: 12.4155, -69.8896

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Wave direction	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	N	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NNE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	N	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	ENE	NE	NE	NE	NE
Wave period (s)	5.8	5.9	5.8	5.9	6.1	6.3	6.3	6.1	6.2	6.3	6.4	6.3	6.2	6.5	6.3	6.2	6	6	6.1	6.2	6.2	5.5	6.1	6.1	6	6	5.9	5.8	5.7	5.8	5.8	5.1	5.3	5.3	5.5	5.5	5.6	6.4	5	5.7	5.3	5.2	5.3	5.3	5.3	5.9	5.6	5.8	5.8	5.7	6	5.8	5.3	5.6	5.8	6.6
Wave energy (kJ)	63	64	66	67	71	53	50	60	82	85	89	114	122	70	64	83	100	85	74	105	96	10	58	71	70	77	62	64	59	48	39	10	43	37	39	33	27	13	4	11	33	24	24	21	19	10	14	21	21	25	22	21	26	14	6	11
Wind speed (km/h)	43.7	41.1	41.7	39.8	42.1	46.1	46.2	45.7	47.7	44.3	42.9	39.8	40.8	40.5	41.8	42.6	38.6	38.5	36	36.5	33.1	39.8	37.8	41.8	40.4	36.9	36.1	34.2	32.1	38.9	41.1	41.2	43.2	41.5	37.6	35	29.2	35.2	39.5	36.8	34.9	35.3	33	30.3	31.8	39	41.9	42.6	40.3	36	38.4	36.9	36.1	42.7	43.7	41.9
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Outside Rodger’s Beach, Aruba is a rare, wave-rich surf break on the island’s normally calm southwest coast. When conditions line up, it can produce a fast, workable reef/point-style wave that’s one of the better surf options near Oranjestad and the airport area.

What it’s like

Wave type: Reef break with a point-like feel
Best swell: North to northwest swells
Wind: Works best with light offshore to cross-offshore winds; typical E/NE trade winds can make it less clean
Size: Usually needs a decent swell to show, and can get strong and punchy when it’s on
Ride quality: Can offer longer, more organized rides than many other Aruba spots when conditions are right

Conditions / hazards

Sharp reef and shallow sections
Can be powerful and fast, so it’s better suited to surfers with some reef experience
Tides and swell angle matter a lot for safety and ride quality
Currents can be an issue depending on the day

Crowd / access

Often less crowded than famous Caribbean surf destinations, but local knowledge is important
Access is usually from the Rodger’s Beach / Baby Beach area side of the coast, depending on exact setup and surf direction
It’s worth checking conditions in person before paddling out, since Aruba’s breaks are highly swell-dependent

Overall

Outside Rodger’s Beach is a specialty surf spot: not a daily wave, but when a solid north swell hits Aruba, it can be a fun, quality reef break with good shape and speed.