Strike Mission Surf Spots
type: ItemList
description: Expert-verified surf spot database with detailed swell/wind parameters, hazards, and travel information
number of items: 1
item list element: Boca Grandi
provider: Strike Mission
  type: Organization
  description: Surf forecast intelligence platform
date published: 2026-01-20
date modified: 2026-08-05T00:36:35.447Z

Boca Grandi
type: TouristAttraction
description: Boca Grandi is Aruba's main surf spot—a beach break on the windswept southeast coast that picks up Atlantic swells. Known more for windsurfing and kitesurfing, but consistent waves attract a dedicated surf crew.
disambiguating description: 🌬️ Aruba's surf spot • Windswept beauty • Atlantic facing
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: 12.44146
  longitude: -69.87454
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Aruba
  address country: Aruba
  address region: Caribbean
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Beach
  description: This is a beach break, breaking both.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 100°
  description: Works best with swells from 100° (E). Workable range: 60°-140°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0.8m - 2.5m
  description: Ideal size: 1.6m. Too small below 0.8m, too big (closeout) above 2.5m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 8s - 12s
  description: Needs at least 8s period. Ideal: 12s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 270° (W)
  description: Offshore wind from 270° (W). Offshore range: 240°-300°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: all
  description: Works best between 0.2m and 2.5m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
  description: Aruba's main surf spot.
tourist type: Intermediate to advanced
warning: Warning
  text: 🌀 Strong rips
  description: Aruba's main surf spot.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: AUA
  type: Place
  description: 30 minutes drive from AUA airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: Surfline, travel reports
llm context:
  difficulty: 5
  crowd level: 3
  water temp c: 27
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 100
    workable range min: 60
    workable range max: 140
    sweet spot size m: 1.65
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 270
    offshore range min: 240
    offshore range max: 300
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: AUA
    drive time minutes: 30
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Southeast Aruba. Island's surf hub.
  best season:
    primary months: 11
    primary months: 12
    primary months: 1
    primary months: 2
    primary months: 3
    primary months names: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
    secondary months: 9
    secondary months: 10
    secondary months names: Sep, Oct
    season explanation: Aruba's main surf spot.