About This Spot
Laguna Garzon, Uruguay is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in Uruguay.
Situated in South America, the spot offers Shallow and Flat and Chop and Medium waves water conditions, making it ideal for beginners and experienced riders alike.
With NE–ENE–E winds, peaking from January to December, Laguna Garzon, Uruguay delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
Usual direction in summer is E, SE and NE. About 3, 4 or 5 days a week in summer, other seasons 1-3 times, and direction may vary. In the lagoon you can ride with almost any wind direction, at the sea you need NE, E, SE, S or SW. Wind speed usually (7 out of 10 days) starts in the afternoon (16:00) with 14-16 knots.
When to Go
In summer no wetsuit is necessary (only a few days you'd need one). Spring and fall, short suit or even long. Winter very cold, but maybe with a thick wetsuit it is possible. But there is a long comfortable season from, October/November to April/May.
What to Expect
In the lagoon, the water is perfectly flat and shallow, but a few meter outside, you will find the ocean with nice waves, no chop but surfing waves (great surfing spot but not always).
Wind & Conditions
NE · ENE · E · ESE · SE
Best wind direction
Usual direction in summer is E, SE and NE. About 3, 4 or 5 days a week in summer, other seasons 1-3 times, and direction may vary. In the lagoon you can ride with almost any wind direction, at the sea you need NE, E, SE, S or SW. Wind speed usually (7 out of 10 days) starts in the afternoon (16:00) with 14-16 knots.
Best Months
Water Conditions
In the lagoon, the water is perfectly flat and shallow, but a few meter outside, you will find the ocean with nice waves, no chop but surfing waves (great surfing spot but not always).
Check Conditions
Live Wind Forecast at Laguna Garzon, Uruguay
Check real-time wind conditions before you head out.
Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
📍No information to the beach
It is about 40 km east from Punta del Este. Nearest airport is Intl. airport from Laguna del Sauce. If not, Carrasco Intl. Airport Montevideo, about 160-170 km.
Location
Travel Light
Travel Light to Laguna Garzon, Uruguay
Flying with gear? KiteDrop lets you rent premium kite gear at your destination so you can skip checked baggage fees.
Schools at Laguna Garzon, Uruguay
No schools listed yet
Are you a kite or wing school operating at Laguna Garzon, Uruguay?
Be the first school at this spotMore Spots in Uruguay
View all Uruguay spots →Need help planning your trip?
Planning a luxury kite trip to Laguna Garzon, Uruguay?
Let Elite Concierge Global handle flights, villas, transfers, and the finer details around your sessions, so you can arrive ready to ride.
Premium travel partner
Explore concierge planning