# Iztapa

Kitesurfing spot in El Paredón, Guatemala.

> Iztapa is a sheltered bay on Guatemala's Pacific coast offering calm, protected waters ideal for building foundational skills. The sandy beach provides straightforward launch and recovery, while the bay's shallow flats minimize complications for early-stage riders. Consistent Central American winds and the lack of heavy swell make this a reliable spot during the season. The surrounding fishing village atmosphere keeps crowds manageable. Best suited to those progressing from complete beginner to solid intermediate level.

## Best time to kitesurf
Iztapa has no strongly reliable season; the windiest months are Jan–Mar: 0% of days reach 12 kt+, with 7–8 kt average daily wind, 29–30 °C water and 27–28 °C air.

| Month | Windy days (12 kt+) | Avg wind (kt) | Air °C | Water °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 0% | 6.7 | 26.6 | 28.6 |
| Feb | 0% | 7.7 | 27.1 | 28.8 |
| Mar | 0% | 7.5 | 28.1 | 29.5 |
| Apr | 0% | 7.3 | 28.7 | 30.4 |
| May | 0% | 5.8 | 28 | 31.2 |
| Jun | 0% | 5.3 | 26.7 | 31.5 |
| Jul | 0% | 5.3 | 27.4 | 31.5 |
| Aug | 0% | 5.2 | 26.9 | 31.8 |
| Sep | 0% | 5.4 | 26.8 | 31.6 |
| Oct | 0% | 5.2 | 26.3 | 31.1 |
| Nov | 0% | 5 | 26.5 | 30.3 |
| Dec | 0% | 5.9 | 26.7 | 29.9 |

## Highlights
- Protected bay, minimal swell
- Sandy beach launch
- Beginner to intermediate friendly
- Consistent seasonal winds

## Amenities
Sandy beach access, Sheltered launch zone, Local village facilities

## Location & contact
- Coordinates: 13.985, -91.308
- Destination guide: [El Paredón](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/destinations/el-paredon)

# Nearby (within 50 km)

## Kite spots
- [El Paredon](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/el-paredon) — best around Oct, 6–11% windy days, 8 kt, water 31 °C (14 km)

## Kite schools
- [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/ (27 km)
- [Torre Fuerte Surf Classes & Rentals](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/torre-fuerte-surf-classes-rentals) — https://www.instagram.com/escuelitadesurftorre/ (27 km)

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Source page: https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/iztapa
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.