Kitesurfing in Peru
3 kitesurfing spots in Peru. The colours show each month: the stronger, the better for kitesurfing.
Updated October 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Best time for kitesurfing in Peru: August–December. Then about 21 windy days a month and water around 19°C (3/2 wetsuit).
- Top picks: Máncora, Lobitos & Paracas Bay.
- For beginners: Máncora & Paracas Bay.
Regions
MáncoraPiura, Peru · best January–March, August–DecemberBeginner-friendly · 23°C water in season, shorty · ✈ TYL 56 km
LobitosPiura, Peru · best July–SeptemberIntermediate and up · 21°C water in season, 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ TYL 14 km
Paracas BayIca, Peru · best October–DecemberBeginner-friendly · 16°C water in season, 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ NZC 179 kmWindy days: days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots between 9:00 and 18:00, averaged over recent years.
Month by month in Peru
| Month | Windy days | Water | Wetsuit | Air |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 15 | 21°C | 3/2 wetsuit | 29°C |
| FebruaryFeb | 8 | 23°C | shorty | 30°C |
| MarchMar | 9 | 23°C | shorty | 30°C |
| AprilApr | 15 | 22°C | shorty | 29°C |
| MayMay | 17 | 21°C | 3/2 wetsuit | 28°C |
| JuneJun | 17 | 21°C | 3/2 wetsuit | 27°C |
| JulyJul | 19 | 21°C | 3/2 wetsuit | 26°C |
| AugustAug | 21 | 20°C | 3/2 wetsuit | 26°C |
| SeptemberSep | 22 | 20°C | 3/2 wetsuit | 26°C |
| OctoberOct | 22 | 19°C | 3/2 wetsuit | 26°C |
| NovemberNov | 20 | 19°C | 3/2 wetsuit | 26°C |
| DecemberDec | 20 | 19°C | 3/2 wetsuit | 28°C |
Averages of the 3 spots on this page. Best months highlighted. Air: average daytime high.
Questions
When is the best time for kitesurfing in Peru?
Best time for kitesurfing in Peru: August–December. Then about 21 windy days a month and water around 19°C (3/2 wetsuit).
What wetsuit do I need in Peru?
It depends on the month: about 23°C water in February (shorty) and about 19°C in November (3/2 wetsuit).
Is Peru good for beginners?
Yes, these spots suit beginners: Máncora & Paracas Bay.
Which airport is closest?
Captain Victor Montes Arias International Airport (TYL), 56 km from Máncora; Maria Reiche Neuman Airport (NZC), 179 km from Paracas Bay.