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Pico Alto

📍 Lima, Peru · Kiteboarding spot

Pico Alto is a kiteboarding spot near Lima in Peru, with open ocean conditions and prevailing S wind, best ridden in January, September, October, November, December.

CountryPeru
Nearest townLima
Water typeOpen ocean
LaunchOcean
Best wind directionS
Wind typeThermal
Best monthsJanuary, September, October, November, December
Coordinates-12.3374, -76.8373

About Pico Alto

Big wave, up to 7m high. Only with big swell.

When is the best time to kitesurf at Pico Alto?

The best time to kite Pico Alto is January, September, October, November, December, when the S wind is most reliable.

What are the wind and water conditions?

Pico Alto offers open ocean conditions with S wind (Thermal wind), launching from ocean.

How do I get to Pico Alto?

About 700m from shore.

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Where can I take kite lessons near Pico Alto?

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.