KiteGlobePuerto Progreso
Puerto Progreso is a kiteboarding spot near Merida, Cancun in Mexico, with open ocean conditions and prevailing N, NE, E, NW wind, best ridden in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, November, December.
| Country | Mexico |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Merida, Cancun |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | N, NE, E, NW |
| Wind type | Thermal, Frontal, Trade |
| Best months | January, February, March, April, May, June, July, November, December |
| Coordinates | 21.2820, -89.6908 |
About Puerto Progreso
The wind is very consistent and clean far from the Pier ((3-4 kms to the west) at El Play-on, but not near the Pier in the area known as Malecon Internacional, because the very long mole creates a wind shadow so whirlpools (updrafts and downdrafts) are common in that area.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Puerto Progreso?
The best time to kite Puerto Progreso is January, February, March, April, May, June, July, November, December, when the N, NE, E, NW wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Puerto Progreso offers open ocean conditions with N, NE, E, NW wind (Thermal, Frontal, Trade wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to Puerto Progreso?
From Merida, take the road north towards 'Puerto Progreso', 32 km later you are there. If you come by bus, get to Progreso's main bus station and from there take a Taxi to El Playon or the bus that pass by the Cementery (Bus 160), and will drop you next to El Playon.
Hazards at Puerto Progreso
Swimmers, Mole.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.