Huanchaco
📍 Trujillo, Peru · Kiteboarding spot
Huanchaco 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 | -8.0810, -79.1230 |
About Huanchaco
Water: Small wave, Medium wave
When is the best time to kitesurf at Huanchaco?
The best time to kite Huanchaco is January, September, October, November, December, when the S wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Huanchaco offers open ocean conditions with S wind (Thermal wind), launching from ocean.
Hazards at Huanchaco
Bridge.
View Huanchaco on the interactive map →Where can I take kite lessons near Huanchaco?
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.