KiteGlobeChicama
Chicama is a kiteboarding spot near Trujillo in Peru, with open ocean conditions and prevailing S wind, best ridden in January, September, October, November, December.
| Country | Peru |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Trujillo |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | S |
| Wind type | Thermal |
| Best months | January, September, October, November, December |
| Coordinates | -7.7057, -79.4519 |
About Chicama
The most famous Chicama, known to be the longest wave in the world is unfortunately not really rideable with a kite as the off-shore winds are shadowed by the beautiful and impressive cliffs facing the wave. However, you still may see Cristian, a local rasta kitesurfer, also famous for training surfing dogs, kitesurfing the end of the wave, near to the peer and even do some downwinders up north.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Chicama?
The best time to kite Chicama is January, September, October, November, December, when the S wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Chicama offers open ocean conditions with S wind (Thermal wind), launching from ocean.
Hazards at Chicama
Rocks.
View Chicama on the interactive map →Where can I take kite lessons near Chicama?
2 kite schools operate in Peru. See kite schools in Peru →
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.