On the Water
Vieques / Esperanza
Water quality
Beach water qualityEsperanza, on Vieques' south shore, serves as the base for diving and snorkeling on the island's reefs, with typical visibility of 50 to 70 feet, and for tours of Mosquito Bay, the bioluminescent bay. The bay glows best on moonless nights.
Kiteboarders launch at Bahía La Chiva (Blue Beach) and near Mosquito Pier, where the east trade winds typically blow 15 to 22 knots (17 to 25 mph). Kiting season runs November through April, while diving and bay tours are possible year-round.
- Best time
- Year-round; kite November–April; the bay glows best on moonless nights
- Typical conditions
- East trade winds 15–22 knots (17–25 mph) · visibility 50–70 ft on the reefs
Conditions now
Full conditionsSources (6)
- Kiteforum: Puerto Rico spots (Vieques) (opens in a new tab)
- Open-Meteo marine forecast (opens in a new tab)
- NOAA buoy off Vieques (opens in a new tab)
- NOAA tide station, Vieques (Esperanza) (opens in a new tab)
- National Weather Service marine forecast (opens in a new tab)
- Forecast map (Windy) (opens in a new tab)
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