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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.

CountryPeru
Nearest townTrujillo
Water typeOpen ocean
LaunchOcean
Best wind directionS
Wind typeThermal
Best monthsJanuary, 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.

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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.