# Laguna Makax

Kitesurfing spot in Playa del Carmen, Mexico.

> Laguna Makax is a sheltered lagoon in Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula offering consistently flat water ideal for learning and progression. The sandy beach launch provides easy access, and the calm conditions make it popular with beginners seeking a stress-free environment. Protected by natural barriers, the lagoon experiences reliable light to moderate winds during the season. The surrounding area offers basic amenities and a relaxed beach atmosphere.

## Best time to kitesurf
Laguna Makax has no strongly reliable season; the windiest months are Mar, Nov and Dec: 3–4% of days reach 12 kt+, with 7–8 kt average daily wind, 27–29 °C water and 25–26 °C air.

| Month | Windy days (12 kt+) | Avg wind (kt) | Air °C | Water °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 0% | 7.8 | 24.4 | 27.3 |
| Feb | 0% | 8.1 | 25.1 | 27.1 |
| Mar | 4% | 8.2 | 25.8 | 27 |
| Apr | 2% | 8 | 26.9 | 27.7 |
| May | 2% | 7.4 | 27.7 | 28.7 |
| Jun | 0% | 7.1 | 27.8 | 29.9 |
| Jul | 0% | 6.7 | 28.7 | 29.8 |
| Aug | 1% | 6.8 | 28.5 | 30.2 |
| Sep | 0% | 6 | 28.1 | 30.5 |
| Oct | 0% | 6.6 | 27.6 | 30.4 |
| Nov | 3% | 7.2 | 26 | 29 |
| Dec | 4% | 7.8 | 25.4 | 28.2 |

## Highlights
- Flat lagoon water
- Sandy beach launch
- Beginner-friendly conditions
- Light wind focus

## Amenities
Sandy beach launch, Flat water lagoon, Basic beach facilities

## Location & contact
- Coordinates: 20.614, -87.064
- Destination guide: [Playa del Carmen](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/destinations/playa-del-carmen)

# Nearby (within 50 km)

## Kite spots
- [Punta Bete](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/punta-bete) — best around Mar, 1–2% windy days, 7–8 kt, water 27–30 °C (2 km)
- [Puerto Morelos](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/destinations/puerto-morelos) — best around Mar, 1–2% windy days, 7–8 kt, water 27–30 °C (27 km)
- [Bahia Petempich](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/destinations/bahia-petempich) — best around Mar, 1–3% windy days, 8–9 kt, water 27–29 °C (41 km)

## Kite schools
- [Playa Del Carmen Kiteboarding & Wingfoil School](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/playa-del-carmen-kiteboarding-wingfoil-school) — https://mexico.pdckiteboarding.com/kitesurfing/ (3 km)

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Source page: https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/laguna-makax
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.