# El Paredon

Kitesurfing spot in El Paredón, Guatemala.

> 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.

## Best time to kitesurf
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.

| Month | Windy days (12 kt+) | Avg wind (kt) | Air °C | Water °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1% | 7.9 | 27.5 | 28.4 |
| Feb | 4% | 8.8 | 27.4 | 28.6 |
| Mar | 2% | 8.3 | 28 | 29.3 |
| Apr | 1% | 8.1 | 28.6 | 30.1 |
| May | 2% | 7.6 | 28.6 | 30.7 |
| Jun | 6% | 8 | 27.9 | 31 |
| Jul | 5% | 8.1 | 28.7 | 31.2 |
| Aug | 4% | 8.2 | 28.3 | 31.4 |
| Sep | 10% | 8.1 | 28.2 | 31.4 |
| Oct | 11% | 8 | 28.1 | 30.7 |
| Nov | 2% | 7.1 | 28.4 | 30 |
| Dec | 0% | 7.9 | 28.2 | 29.6 |

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

## Amenities
Sandy beach access, Basic accommodation, Local restaurants, Quiet setting

## Location & contact
- Coordinates: 13.859, -91.298
- Destination guide: [El Paredón](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/destinations/el-paredon)

# Nearby (within 50 km)

## Kite spots
- [Iztapa](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/iztapa) — best around Jan, 0% windy days, 7–8 kt, water 29–30 °C (14 km)

## Kite schools
- [Torre Fuerte Surf Classes & Rentals](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/torre-fuerte-surf-classes-rentals) — https://www.instagram.com/escuelitadesurftorre/ (25 km)
- [Surf Lessons & Surfboard Rentals El Paredon The Driftwood Surfer](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/surf-lessons-surfboard-rentals-el-paredon-the-driftwood-surfer) — https://thedriftwoodsurfer.net/ (26 km)

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Source page: https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/el-paredon
Data & methodology: https://www.kitesurfspots.com/methodology
Monthly wind and temperature climatology is computed from Open-Meteo historical weather (3 years of daily data) and marine (sea-surface temperature) APIs. A windy day is a day whose maximum wind implies roughly 12 kt+ sustained. Listing details come from public kite-travel sources and Google Places, rewritten and reviewed.