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San Juan del Sur

🏄 4 spots🪁 2 schools🛍️ 1 shops
Morgan's Rock kitesurfing spot in San Juan del Sur
Morgan's Rock kitesurfing spot in San Juan del Sur
Morgan's Rock kitesurfing spot in San Juan del Sur

When to kitesurf in San Juan del Sur

Across the 4 kite spots we track in San Juan del Sur, the most reliable months are Jan–Mar, when most spots have at least 60% of days with 12 kt+ wind.

Based on Open-Meteo climatology for each spot. How we calculate this

Windiest spots in San Juan del Sur

SpotBest seasonWindy daysAvg windWater
Morgan's RockJan – Mar80–86%14–15 kt23–26 °C
PopoyoJan – Mar80–86%14–15 kt23–26 °C
Playa GiganteFeb75%13 kt24 °C
San Juan del SurFeb75%13 kt24 °C

Kitesurfing in San Juan del Sur: FAQ

When is the best time to kitesurf in San Juan del Sur?
Across the 4 kite spots we track in San Juan del Sur, the most reliable months are Jan–Mar, when most spots have at least 60% of days with 12 kt+ wind.
What are the windiest kite spots in San Juan del Sur?
Ranked by the share of windy days in their best months: Morgan's Rock (Jan – Mar, up to 86% windy days); Popoyo (Jan – Mar, up to 86% windy days); Playa Gigante (Feb, up to 75% windy days); San Juan del Sur (Feb, up to 75% windy days).
How warm is the water for kitesurfing in San Juan del Sur?
During each spot's wind season the sea is typically 23–26 °C. Most riders kite in a shorty or boardshorts.
Where can I take kitesurfing lessons in San Juan del Sur?
We list 2 kite schools in San Juan del Sur, including Rebelde surf school, Under Tree Surf School, plus 1 kite shop.

🏄 Spots

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Morgan's Rock kitesurfing spot in san juan del sur

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Playa Gigante kitesurfing spot in san juan del sur

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Popoyo kitesurfing spot in san juan del sur

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🪁 Schools

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Rebelde surf school kitesurfing school in san juan del sur

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Under Tree Surf School kitesurfing school in san juan del sur

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🛍️ Shops

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NSR Surf Shop kitesurfing shop in san juan del sur

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