KiteGlobeMancora
Mancora is a kiteboarding spot near Tumbes in Peru, with open ocean conditions and prevailing SW wind, best ridden in June, July, August, September, October, November, December.
| Country | Peru |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Tumbes |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean, Lagoon, Lake |
| Best wind direction | SW |
| Wind type | Thermal |
| Best months | June, July, August, September, October, November, December |
| Coordinates | -4.1049, -81.0589 |
About Mancora
The water here is beautiful. In Mancora you have everything from the point which has a great left hand peeling wave that is pretty easy to kite on to beach break launch ramps that are more down in the bay. The point starts off as cobble stone rocks that on a low tide can be exposed and will take your fins right off. High tide there is nothing to worry about. The inside of the point is all sand.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Mancora?
The best time to kite Mancora is June, July, August, September, October, November, December, when the SW wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Mancora offers open ocean conditions with SW wind (Thermal wind), launching from ocean, lagoon, lake.
How do I get to Mancora?
Fly to Tumbes and drive 1.5 hours, or Piura and drive 2.5 hours to Mancora. You can also fly to Guayaquil, Ecuador and take a 6 hour bus ride directly to Mancora. Getting transportation from any of the airports is easy. The cheapest way is to fly to Lima as there are often very cheap flights from Ft.Lauderdale and Miami. From Lima to Mancora is 15 hour bus ride, but there are 2 companies which provide sleeper buses with seats that fully recline into a bed. The ride up the coast is a good way to see the country. Cruz del Sur and Excluciva; you can purchase Cruz del Sur tickets online. Be warned that Spirit Airlines from Ft. Lauderdale, while cheap, only allows 1 bag for luggage; not 1 suitcase and 1 kite bag.
Hazards at Mancora
Swimmers, Fishernets, Wave breaker.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.