Zarate, Peru is a Small waves and Medium waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
S
.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy
Nightlife
close to Zarate, Peru !
Zarate, Peru is a Small waves and Medium waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
S
.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy
Nightlife
close to Zarate, Peru !
How to get there
Go into the Paracas Natural Reserve. Take the South road as soon as you cross the toll gate. Drive on the road about 10 minutes, and turn right, off-road, towards the ocean. You should see Zarate on the left. There are no marked signs to reach Zarate. Park on the beach.
Go into the Paracas Natural Reserve. Take the South road as soon as you cross the toll gate. Drive on the road about 10 minutes, and turn right, off-road, towards the ocean. You should see Zarate on the left. There are no marked signs to reach Zarate. Park on the beach.
It is sunny about 95% of the days in a year. On summer you may need a spring-suit, only for late kiting. From May to October bring a full-suit. Air temp never gets below 15°C (May to October) and can reach 31°C in the summer (January to March).
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
S
.
12-25 knots, South sideshore wind, September to May. The rest of the year brings similar conditions at least half the time. South wind is the best. There may be North wind up to 2:45pm every day, but it switches to South wind. There are occasional `Paracas`, 30+ knot sandstorms, about every other month. It is not recommended to kitesurf in a `Paraca`. This spot is isolated.
Wind
usually
blows
from N and S
on the spot.
The
best moments to come
to Zarate, Peru are
January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December
.
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
It is sunny about 95% of the days in a year. On summer you may need a spring-suit, only for late kiting. From May to October bring a full-suit. Air temp never gets below 15°C (May to October) and can reach 31°C in the summer (January to March).
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
S
.
12-25 knots, South sideshore wind, September to May. The rest of the year brings similar conditions at least half the time. South wind is the best. There may be North wind up to 2:45pm every day, but it switches to South wind. There are occasional `Paracas`, 30+ knot sandstorms, about every other month. It is not recommended to kitesurf in a `Paraca`. This spot is isolated.
Wind
usually
blows
from N and S
on the spot.
The
best moments to come
to Zarate, Peru are
January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December
.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Zarate, Peru is a
Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Big size.
The beach has plenty of launching space, and it is covered by pebbles. There can be some sea urchins inside. It is a natural reserve beach.
Zarate is a wave spot, usually not choppy in the wave spot. The waves are long, with a nice tube, formed by the sideshore wind. These waves are not the nasty-type. They can break from 1 to 7 feet high, with a nice clear area downwind from the point. So even if you lose your kite, it should be safe.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Zarate, Peru is a
Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Big size.
The beach has plenty of launching space, and it is covered by pebbles. There can be some sea urchins inside. It is a natural reserve beach.
Zarate is a wave spot, usually not choppy in the wave spot. The waves are long, with a nice tube, formed by the sideshore wind. These waves are not the nasty-type. They can break from 1 to 7 feet high, with a nice clear area downwind from the point. So even if you lose your kite, it should be safe.
Need to know
There is
no beach users
reported here.
The is
no particular rules
reported
, but as a best practice,
talk to a local before you go on water.
Need to know
Need to know
There is
no beach users
reported here.
The is
no particular rules
reported
, but as a best practice,
talk to a local before you go on water.
Be gentle with the birds and the habitat, and respectful to the Natural Reserve guards. Take your trash away with you. Wear a helmet, and try to spot a fisherman boat before you go in the water. You are usually alone and you may need their help.
Webcams around Zarate, Peru
Webcams around Zarate, Peru
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Wind and Temperature over the past years
Wind and Temperature over the past years
More about Kitesurfing in Paracas
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Additional information
There are 2 kitesurf schools and 6 kitesurf spots in Paracas.
Best months: January February March April September October November December
Best months: January February March April September October November December