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El Paredon

Name: El Paredon
Address: GT
Price range: $$

7.0

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When to kitesurf El Paredon

El Paredon has no strongly reliable season; the windiest months are Jun, Sep and Oct: 6–11% of days reach 12 kt+, with 8 kt average daily wind, 31 °C water and 28 °C air.

Open-Meteo climatology, 3-year average of daily data. How we calculate this

About El Paredon

El Paredon on Guatemala's Pacific coast delivers a beginner-friendly combination of flat to small wave conditions and reliable wind. The sandy beach provides comfortable launching and recovery for new riders or those honing fundamentals. Trade winds and thermal patterns create consistent afternoon sessions through the dry season. The spot remains less crowded than Caribbean alternatives, offering a quieter atmosphere. Modest local infrastructure serves visiting kiters with basic accommodation and food options typical of coastal fishing villages.

Amenities

Sandy beach accessBasic accommodationLocal restaurantsQuiet setting

Highlights

Flat to small waves
Sandy beach launch
Beginner-friendly setup
Consistent afternoon wind

Wind forecast (6 days)

via OpenWeather

MON5ktgust 8Light

TUE10ktgust 14Marginal

WED10ktgust 14Marginal

THU9ktgust 13Marginal

FRI9ktgust 13Marginal

SAT8ktgust 12Marginal

Live webcams

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Wind & conditions

Wind reliability0.9
Avg wind (peak months)8–9 kt
Water temp28–31 °C
Best seasonAround Oct

Season Stats

Typical month-by-month snapshot — use live forecasts before you go.

Month	Wind chance	Avg wind	Air °C	Water °C
Jan	1%	7.9 kt	27.5	28.4
Feb	4%	8.8 kt	27.4	28.6
Mar	2%	8.3 kt	28	29.3
Apr	1%	8.1 kt	28.6	30.1
May	2%	7.6 kt	28.6	30.7
Jun	6%	8 kt	27.9	31
Jul	5%	8.1 kt	28.7	31.2
Aug	4%	8.2 kt	28.3	31.4
Sep	10%	8.1 kt	28.2	31.4
Oct	11%	8 kt	28.1	30.7
Nov	2%	7.1 kt	28.4	30
Dec	0%	7.9 kt	28.2	29.6

Other kite spots nearby

Iztapa14 km · best Around Jan · 0% windy days

Conditions score

Data-derived

7.0/10

💨Wind reliability7.0
🌊Water conditions7.0
🏖️Launch zone7.5
🏞️Scenery7.0

How this score is calculated

Location

Getting there

By car: Parking varies by spot — check local signs and kite school partners.

Shuttle: Many schools offer pickups from nearby towns.