Paracas at a glance
- Windiest months
- Nov-DecModel data
- Average wind
- 12 knots in Nov-Dec, average of all daytime hoursModel data
- Level
- Intermediate to Pro
- Water
- Shallow, Flat water, Choppy
Model data: weather records from Open-Meteo for this area, not a wind meter on the beach.
Paracas month by month
| Month | Avg wind | Session days | Air |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 11 kn | 98% | 27°C |
| Feb | 11 kn | 99% | 28°C |
| Mar | 11 kn | 98% | 28°C |
| Apr | 11 kn | 98% | 26°C |
| May | 9 kn | 90% | 23°C |
| Jun | 9 kn | 92% | 21°C |
| Jul | 9 kn | 94% | 20°C |
| Aug | 11 kn | 98% | 20°C |
| Sep | 11 kn | 94% | 21°C |
| Oct | 11 kn | 99% | 22°C |
| Nov | 12 kn | 98% | 23°C |
| Dec | 12 kn | 100% | 24°C |
Model data from Open-Meteo, Jan 2023 to Jul 2026 (about 3.5 years), daytime 9:00 to 18:00. Session days: days with at least 2 hours in a row of 11+ knots (or 16+ knot gusts) between 11:00 and 19:00. Not a wind meter on the beach.
What to wear in Paracas
What riders wore here, by season
How windy Paracas usually isWindy Nov-DecWindy Nov-Dec
Each bar: how often it blew between 9:00 and 18:00 in that month, counted over about 3.5 years of weather records for this area. Not a wind meter on the beach: where hills or a gap speed the wind up (Canaries, Tarifa), it often blows more than this shows.
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Paracas
Verified by members who've sailed here · Intermediate-Pro · Flat water, Choppy, Shallow
A thermal wind corridor in southern Peru with 18 to 35 knots of reliable breeze over flat bay water, strongest from October to April.
Zarate
Verified by members who've sailed here · Intermediate-Advanced · Medium waves (1-2 m), Shallow
Good wave spot in the reserve with medium waves, about 20 minutes from the bay.
Pinned by Salvador R.
A thermal wind corridor in southern Peru with 18 to 35 knots of reliable breeze over flat bay water, strongest from October to April.
Thermal winds run 18 to 35 knots through the bay, with gusts reaching 35 to 40 knots and sandstorms possible in the windiest periods. The inner bay is mostly flat; further out you find small chop. The conditions suit intermediate riders after slalom, speed or foil sessions. Afternoon gusts can be heavy, and shallow areas near shore call for care at low tide. Fishing boats share the water, so keep a lookout. Launch from the sandy beach, which has plenty of space. A nearby kitesurf spot offers gear storage and accommodation. The water is cool, so bring a wetsuit.
Written from riders' notes, edited by NP7.
Watch out for
Easy here
- Best
- Works
- No-go
Level: mostly Intermediate (1)
Conditions: 100% flat water · 100% choppy
Pinned by Salvador R.
Good wave spot in the reserve with medium waves, about 20 minutes from the bay.
Exposed reef break with consistent waves and clean groundswells from the southwest. Strong cross-shore and side-onshore winds are typical of Paracas. Watch out for rocks in the lineup and shallow sections near the reef. Best suited to intermediate riders.
Written from riders' notes, edited by NP7.
Watch out for
Easy here
- Best
- Works
- No-go
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