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Lobitos is a kiteboarding spot near Talara, Piura, Tumbes in Peru, with open ocean conditions and prevailing SSW wind, best ridden in May, June, July, August, September, October.
| Country | Peru |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Talara, Piura, Tumbes |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | SSW |
| Wind type | Thermal |
| Best months | May, June, July, August, September, October |
| Tide | Coming tide |
| Coordinates | -4.4531, -81.2855 |
About Lobitos
Lobitos is a wave spot. So make sure you have your wave skills together. It is not a spot to learn how to kite in surf. There is a ripping current at times. Make sure if there are people surfing you give them the right at all times, no matter if you are deeper up the point. There is 2 piers that are down wind that will come up fast even though they look far away from the top of the point. There are also fishing boats moored outside of the pier. Many of people have ended up tangled in the pier or touring through the boats not by choice.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Lobitos?
The best time to kite Lobitos is May, June, July, August, September, October, when the SSW wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Lobitos offers open ocean conditions with SSW wind (Thermal wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to Lobitos?
Getting to North Peru is easy. There are 3 airports that have daily flight from Lima (Talara, Piura, and Tumbes. Though there are some places and some new ones getting built right at Lobitos, it is recommended to Stay in Mancora which is about 1 hour north. Getting to Lobitos is the hard part. It is recommended that you get a guide in Mancora that can take you there.
Hazards at Lobitos
Currents, Ships, Mole.
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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.