Surf spot

Sint Joris Baai

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Country: Curacao
Coordinates: 12.1756, -68.8585

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Wave height (m)	1	1.1	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.9	0.8	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.9	1	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.6	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.5	0.6	0.7
Wave direction	NE	ENE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	ENE	NE	ENE	ENE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	ENE	ENE	NE	ENE	NE	NE	ENE	ENE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	ENE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	ENE	NE	ENE	ENE	NE	NE	NE	NE
Wave period (s)	5.2	5.2	5.3	5.4	5.5	5.4	4.8	4.9	5.1	4.8	4.8	5.3	5	5	5.2	5	4.9	4.9	5	5	4.9	4.8	4.8	4.9	4.7	4.7	4.8	4.8	4.8	4.7	4.7	4.7	4.5	4.5	4.5	4.7	4.6	4.8	4.8	4.8	4.5	4.6	4.5	4.6	4.7	4.8	5	4.8	4.9	5	5	5.2	5.1	5.3	5.8	5
Wave energy (kJ)	52	60	43	41	43	41	27	39	32	42	37	44	40	43	38	41	46	39	37	35	32	32	25	24	37	32	27	24	20	18	15	17	21	21	19	17	15	17	14	16	28	24	19	14	14	12	12	18	25	25	28	27	21	16	21	22
Wind speed (km/h)	20.9	21.6	21.2	24.8	24.8	22.5	20.4	19.6	19.1	17.6	21.6	24.6	23.4	23.9	20.2	18.5	14.8	15.1	16.4	18.7	20.6	19.2	21.9	22.4	20	17.3	18.1	22.9	23.1	22.1	20.2	20.6	18	18.1	19.8	22.1	23.4	23	21.8	19.9	19.8	19.1	19.5	23	22	23.2	23.1	20.9	20.6	21.3	20.8	23.5	24.5	26.4	22.8	19.8
Wind direction	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ESECross-off	ESECross	ESECross	ESECross-off	ECross	ENECross-on	ENECross-on	ENECross-on	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ENECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ESECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross

Sint Joris Baai, Curaçao is a scenic bay on the island’s northeast coast, known more for its open-water exposure and rugged beauty than for being a classic beginner surf beach. It sits in a fairly remote, wind-battered part of Curaçao, so conditions can be less predictable and more dependent on swell and wind direction.

What it’s like

Type of surf: Mostly a wind and swell-exposed bay rather than a consistent reef break.
Wave quality: Can be messy or choppy at times, but when conditions line up it may offer rideable waves, especially for experienced surfers or those looking for a more adventurous session.
Bottom: Likely a mix of rock, reef, and sand in the area, so caution is important.
Wind: The site is often influenced by the trade winds, which can make it better suited to windsurfing/kitesurfing-style conditions than clean, glassy surfing.

Conditions and suitability

Best for: Intermediate to advanced riders who can handle variable conditions.
Less ideal for: Beginners, due to the exposed nature of the bay, potential currents, and uneven seabed.
Consistency: Not known as one of Curaçao’s most reliable surf spots; it’s more of a local, exploratory spot.

Vibe

Remote and natural: Expect a quiet, undeveloped feel with dramatic coastal scenery.
Crowds: Usually less crowded than more popular surf areas.
Access: May require a drive on rougher roads and some local knowledge to find the best entry points.