KiteGlobePacasmayo
Pacasmayo is a kiteboarding spot near Chiclayo, Trujillo in Peru, with open ocean conditions and prevailing S, SW wind, best ridden in January, September, October, November, December.
| Country | Peru |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Chiclayo, Trujillo |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | S, SW |
| Wind type | Thermal |
| Best months | January, September, October, November, December |
| Coordinates | -7.4135, -79.5875 |
About Pacasmayo
Perfect waves. Flat in between and up to 4m high. The waves are some hundred meters long so you can ride it for quiet a while. For waves the best swell direction is S to SW. Left hand reef break. Best swell with NE wind. Watch out for the reef and rocks in the water, shoes are recommended. Currents can be strong.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Pacasmayo?
The best time to kite Pacasmayo is January, September, October, November, December, when the S, SW wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Pacasmayo offers open ocean conditions with S, SW wind (Thermal wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to Pacasmayo?
Pacasmayo is located between Chiclayo and Trujillo. The village is about 2km from the point El Faro away.
Hazards at Pacasmayo
Currents, Reefs, Rocks, Stones.
View Pacasmayo on the interactive map →Where can I take kite lessons near Pacasmayo?
2 kite schools operate in Peru. See kite schools in Peru →
Other kite spots near Pacasmayo
Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.