KiteGlobeParacas Bay
Paracas Bay is a kiteboarding spot near Lima in Peru, with open ocean conditions and prevailing S, SW wind, best ridden in January, February, March, April, November, December.
| Country | Peru |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Lima |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | S, SW |
| Wind type | Thermal |
| Best months | January, February, March, April, November, December |
| Coordinates | -13.8591, -76.2564 |
About Paracas Bay
The tide is really low and does not make any differences for riders. You can choose from perfect flat close to the shores or some chop depending on the wind speed but it is normally considered flat unless we get a Paraca (really strong winds above 30 knots) when it gets choppy if you ride far from the shores.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Paracas Bay?
The best time to kite Paracas Bay is January, February, March, April, November, December, when the S, SW wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Paracas Bay offers open ocean conditions with S, SW wind (Thermal wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to Paracas Bay?
The best way to get here is to fly to Lima, then get a bus (the very good special services cost around 15$) and 4 hours later you will be in Paracas (Ormeno and Cruz del Sur companies have that "tourist" service as Paracas is a very visited zone because of the Ballestas Islands with penguins, dolphins, zillions of birds, and thousands of sea lions, also the reserve is just breath taking).
View Paracas Bay on the interactive map →Where can I take kite lessons near Paracas Bay?
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.