Where to go windsurfing in South America in August
The 15 best windsurfing spots in South America in August: the best-known spots in season first.
Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
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In short
- Best for windsurfing in South America in August: El Yaque (Venezuela), Icaraí de Amontada (Brazil) & Cabo de la Vela (Colombia).
- Water at the top 10: 19–28°C.
- Warm enough for no wetsuit: El Yaque, Icaraí de Amontada & Cabo de la Vela.
- For beginners: El Yaque, Icaraí de Amontada & Cabo de la Vela.
By continent
By country
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AugPEAK SEASON
El Yaque
Venezuela
3 windy days28° water31° air
Beginner-friendly · no wetsuit · ✈ PMV 1 km
2
AugPEAK SEASON
Icaraí de Amontada
Brazil
30 windy days27° water32° air
Beginner-friendly · no wetsuit · ✈ JJD 80 km
3
AugPEAK SEASON
Cabo de la Vela
Colombia
28 windy days27° water34° air
Beginner-friendly · no wetsuit · ✈ RCH 113 km
4
AugPEAK SEASON
Máncora
Peru
windy season22° water28° air
Beginner-friendly · shorty · ✈ TYL 56 km
5
AugPEAK SEASON
Flecheiras
Brazil
25 windy days28° water31° air
Beginner-friendly · no wetsuit · ✈ FOR 103 km
6
AugPEAK SEASON
Taíba
Brazil
24 windy days27° water31° air
Beginner-friendly · no wetsuit · ✈ FOR 51 km
7
AugPEAK SEASON
Lago Calima
Colombia
windy season24° air
Beginner-friendly · ✈ CLO 41 km
8
AugPEAK SEASON
Lobitos
Peru
28 windy days21° water27° air
Intermediate and up · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ TYL 14 km
9
AugPEAK SEASON
Pacasmayo
Peru
16 windy days19° water23° air
Intermediate and up · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ CIX 74 km
10
AugGOOD
Cumbuco
Brazil
22 windy days27° water31° air
Beginner-friendly · no wetsuit · ✈ FOR 27 km
11
AugGOOD
Preá
Brazil
26 windy days28° water33° air
Beginner-friendly · no wetsuit · ✈ JJD 12 km
12
AugGOOD
Ilha do Guajiru
Brazil
23 windy days31° air
Beginner-friendly · ✈ JJD 50 km
13
AugGOOD
São Miguel do Gostoso
Brazil
15 windy days27° water30° air
Beginner-friendly · no wetsuit · ✈ NAT 78 km
14
AugGOOD
Paracas Bay
Peru
14 windy days17° water22° air
Beginner-friendly · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ NZC 179 km
15
AugGOOD
Almofala
Brazil
21 windy days28° water31° air
Beginner-friendly · no wetsuit · ✈ JJD 63 km
The 15 best windsurfing spots in August: spots in their best season first, the best-known first, then by windy days. Spots with a local thermal wind are ranked by their known season. Windy days: days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots between 9:00 and 18:00, averaged over recent years.
Questions
Where is the best windsurfing in South America in August?
El Yaque (Venezuela): 3 windy days; Icaraí de Amontada (Brazil): 30 windy days; Cabo de la Vela (Colombia): 28 windy days.
Where is the water warm in August?
El Yaque: 28°C, no wetsuit; Preá: 28°C, no wetsuit; Flecheiras: 28°C, no wetsuit.
Where can beginners go windsurfing in August?
Good spots for beginners this month: El Yaque, Icaraí de Amontada & Cabo de la Vela.
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