KiteGlobeLos Barriles
Los Barriles is a kiteboarding spot near San Jose del Cabo in Mexico, with open ocean conditions and prevailing N, NE wind, best ridden in January, February, March, April, November, December.
| Country | Mexico |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | San Jose del Cabo |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | N, NE |
| Wind type | Trade |
| Best months | January, February, March, April, November, December |
| Coordinates | 23.6470, -109.6801 |
About Los Barriles
Choppy water. Some swell. Depend on low or high tides for less or more waves with 3-10 ft. In Mexico, you´ll find kitespot Los Barriles with thermal wind from November-April blowing side on shore, averaging 17-25 knots.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Los Barriles?
The best time to kite Los Barriles is January, February, March, April, November, December, when the N, NE wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Los Barriles offers open ocean conditions with N, NE wind (Trade wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to Los Barriles?
Alaska Airlines or any major airline to San Jose del Cabo Los Cabos. 1 hour north on the well paved trans peninsular highway. Right at Los Barriles turn off. Be careful driving during night as cattle or goats or horses sometime on highway so better drive at daytime.
Hazards at Los Barriles
Ships, Buoys.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.