Curaçao · Sunday 4 October 2026
Jan Thiel today: sea, wind and crowds
CalmVery busy💨 27 km/h from the east
Flat or rippled water. Good for swimming, children and snorkelling. Calm water, a reef or breakwater keeps the waves out, very busy (Sunday: a local favourite). 15 min from Willemstad.
Jan Thiel, day by day
| Day | Sea | Wind | Crowd |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | Calm | 27 km/h E | Very busy |
| Tomorrow | Calm | 28 km/h E | Busy |
| Tue 6 Oct | Calm | 22 km/h ENE | Busy |
| Wed 7 Oct | Calm | 22 km/h E | Busy |
| Thu 8 Oct | Calm | 22 km/h E | Busy |
| Fri 9 Oct | Calm | 24 km/h E | Busy |
| Sat 10 Oct | Calm | 21 km/h ESE | Very busy |
Sea: morning → afternoon when it changes. Wind is the afternoon average. Crowd is our estimate.
About Jan Thiel
A bay behind breakwaters east of Willemstad, lined with beach clubs. Flat water, sunbeds, music and cocktails. Lively rather than quiet.
Good for: swimming. Facing: south; the beach is protected by a reef or breakwater. From Willemstad: about 15 minutes by car.
Facilities: Beach clubs, restaurants, toilets. Sunbeds for a fee.