Aruba · Sunday 4 October 2026
Mangel Halto today: sea, wind and crowds
CalmBusy💨 30 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, busy (Sunday: a local favourite). 20 min from Oranjestad.
Mangel Halto, 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 | Normal |
| 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.
About Mangel Halto
A shallow lagoon with mangroves on the south coast, behind a reef. Good snorkelling and kayaking; the reef edge further out has current, so stay inside unless you know the spot.
Good for: snorkelling and swimming. Facing: southwest; the beach is protected by a reef or breakwater. From Oranjestad: about 20 minutes by car.
Facilities: Shade under the trees and huts, a wooden deck, no bars.