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Chicxulub

📍 Merida, Mexico · Kiteboarding spot

Chicxulub is a kiteboarding spot near Merida in Mexico, with open ocean conditions and prevailing N, NE wind, best ridden in January, February, March, April, May, October, November, December.

CountryMexico
Nearest townMerida
Water typeOpen ocean
LaunchOcean
Best wind directionN, NE
Wind typeThermal, Frontal
Best monthsJanuary, February, March, April, May, October, November, December
Coordinates21.3035, -89.5683

About Chicxulub

Crowded in July and August only, but there's no wind then anyway.

When is the best time to kitesurf at Chicxulub?

The best time to kite Chicxulub is January, February, March, April, May, October, November, December, when the N, NE wind is most reliable.

What are the wind and water conditions?

Chicxulub offers open ocean conditions with N, NE wind (Thermal, Frontal wind), launching from ocean.

How do I get to Chicxulub?

Direct flights to Merida from many major hubs (and then a 25 minute $2 bus ride to Progreso). Great bus service from Cancun.

Hazards at Chicxulub

Rocks, Shells.

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Where can I take kite lessons near Chicxulub?

17 kite schools operate in Mexico. See kite schools in Mexico →

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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.