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Zarate is a kiteboarding spot near Lima, Jorge Chavez Airport in Peru, with open ocean conditions and prevailing S wind, best ridden in January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November, December.
| Country | Peru |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Lima, Jorge Chavez Airport |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | S |
| Best months | January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November, December |
| Coordinates | -13.9799, -76.2698 |
About Zarate
Zarate is a wave spot, usually not choppy in the wave spot. The waves are long, with a nice tube, formed by the sideshore wind. These waves are not the nasty-type. They can break from 1 to 7 feet high, with a nice clear area downwind from the point. So even if you lose your kite, it should be safe.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Zarate?
The best time to kite Zarate is January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November, December, when the S wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Zarate offers open ocean conditions with S wind, launching from ocean.
How do I get to Zarate?
Go into the Paracas Natural Reserve. Take the South road as soon as you cross the toll gate. Drive on the road about 10 minutes, and turn right, off-road, towards the ocean. You should see Zarate on the left. There are no marked signs to reach Zarate. Park on the beach.
View Zarate on the interactive map →Where can I take kite lessons near Zarate?
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.