Aruba · Sunday 4 October 2026
Surfside Beach today: sea, wind and crowds
CalmBusy💨 30 km/h from the east
Flat or rippled water. Good for swimming, children and snorkelling. Calm water, the wind blows from the land here, busy (Sunday: a local favourite). 5 min from Oranjestad.
Surfside Beach, day by day
| Day | Sea | Wind | Crowd |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | Calm | 30 km/h E | Busy |
| Tomorrow | Calm | 31 km/h E | Normal |
| Tue 6 Oct | Calm | 26 km/h ENE | Normal |
| Wed 7 Oct | Calm | 21 km/h ESE | Busy |
| Thu 8 Oct | Calm | 21 km/h E | Normal |
| Fri 9 Oct | Calm | 24 km/h E | Normal |
| Sat 10 Oct | Calm | 26 km/h ESE | Normal |
Sea: morning → afternoon when it changes. Wind is the afternoon average. Crowd is our estimate, including cruise ships in Oranjestad.
About Surfside Beach being verified
The closest beach to Oranjestad, inside the reef near the airport. Calm, shallow water and a beach bar; planes fly in low overhead.
Good for: swimming. Facing: southwest; the beach is protected by a reef or breakwater. From Oranjestad: about 5 minutes by car.
Facilities: Beach bar with chairs, toilets at the bar.