Lago de Guija, El Salvador kitesurfing spot

🌍El Salvador·Central America

Lago de Guija, El Salvador

◆ Intermediate▲ Expert💧LakeWind sports destination

Wind

N–NNE–NE

Best Season

Jan–Apr

Water

Chop

About This Spot

Lago de Guija, El Salvador is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in El Salvador.

Situated in Central America, the spot offers Chop water conditions, making it ideal for experienced riders pushing their limits.

With N–NNE–NE winds, peaking from January to April, Lago de Guija, El Salvador delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.

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Why Riders Love It

There are 2 season: rainy and dry. Rainy season goes from May to October, there's no reliable wind. During the dry season, we get cold fronts (Frente Frio) which bring great weather with clear sky and strong Norths ranging from 15-30 knots 5 out of 7 days a week.

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When to Go

is normally generated by cold fronts, to feel more comfortable, we use wetsuits however we are used to warm water. Rainy season goes from May to October.

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What to Expect

Typical lake gets choppy when windy.

Wind & Conditions

NESW

N · NNE · NE · NNW
Best wind direction

There are 2 season: rainy and dry. Rainy season goes from May to October, there's no reliable wind. During the dry season, we get cold fronts (Frente Frio) which bring great weather with clear sky and strong Norths ranging from 15-30 knots 5 out of 7 days a week.

Best Months

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Water Conditions

Chop

Typical lake gets choppy when windy.

Small beachGrassPebbles💧 Cloudy

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Facilities & Access

🅿️Parking✓ Available
🚻Toilets
🍹Beach Bar / Food
📚Lessons Available✓ Available
🏨Accommodation
🛟Rescue Service✓ Available
🪁Gear Rental
🚿Showers

📍 Getting There

🚗No walk to the beach

The spot has a bit of difficulty to get there but it is totally worth it. With car about 2 hours from San Salvador.

Location

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Lago de Guija, El Salvador

14.2353°N, -89.4930°E

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