# San Juan del Sur

Kitesurfing spot in San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua.

> San Juan del Sur on Nicaragua's Pacific coast attracts intermediate to advanced kiters seeking waves and wind in channeled conditions. The beach break presents both swell and wind opportunities for progression and performance riding. Consistent Pacific swells combine with seasonal trade winds to create dynamic water states. The beach launch serves as a gateway to offshore exploration. Local town infrastructure supports visiting riders with accommodation and dining options near the water.

## Best time to kitesurf
The best months to kitesurf San Juan del Sur are Feb: 75% of days reach 12 kt+, with 13 kt average daily wind, 24 °C water and 25 °C air.

| Month | Windy days (12 kt+) | Avg wind (kt) | Air °C | Water °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42% | 12.1 | 24 | 25.5 |
| Feb | 75% | 13.3 | 24.5 | 24.1 |
| Mar | 54% | 11.9 | 25.3 | 26.4 |
| Apr | 32% | 10.2 | 26.1 | 27.4 |
| May | 8% | 8.5 | 26.1 | 29.8 |
| Jun | 1% | 7.4 | 24.8 | 30.1 |
| Jul | 17% | 9.8 | 24.9 | 29.4 |
| Aug | 1% | 7.9 | 24.8 | 29.3 |
| Sep | 0% | 7.2 | 24.9 | 30.3 |
| Oct | 0% | 6.3 | 24.6 | 30.5 |
| Nov | 3% | 8.2 | 24.1 | 29 |
| Dec | 28% | 11.1 | 24.3 | 26.9 |

## Highlights
- Waves and wind channels
- Intermediate to advanced
- Beach break waves
- Dynamic conditions

## Amenities
Beach town accommodation, Restaurants nearby, Equipment access

## Location & contact
- Coordinates: 11.248, -85.867
- Destination guide: [San Juan del Sur](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/destinations/san-juan-del-sur)

# Nearby (within 50 km)

## Kite spots
- [Morgan's Rock](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/morgan-s-rock) — best Jan – Mar, 80–86% windy days, 14–15 kt, water 23–26 °C (3 km)
- [Playa Gigante](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/playa-gigante) — best Feb, 75% windy days, 13 kt, water 24 °C (5 km)
- [Popoyo](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/popoyo) — best Jan – Mar, 80–86% windy days, 14–15 kt, water 23–26 °C (6 km)

## Kite schools
- [Rebelde surf school](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/rebelde-surf-school) — https://www.rebeldesurf.com/ (7 km)
- [Under Tree Surf School](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/under-tree-surf-school) — https://instagram.com/under_tree_surf_ (7 km)
- [Costa Kite](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/costa-kite) — http://www.costakite.com/ (29 km)
- [Blue Dream kiteboarding school Costa Rica](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/blue-dream-kiteboarding-school-costa-rica) — http://www.bluedreamhotel.com/kitesurfingcostarica/lessons/ (30 km)
- [Epic Gust - advanced kitecoaching](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/epic-gust-advanced-kitecoaching) — http://www.epicgust.com/ (30 km)
- [Kiteboarding Costa Rica](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/kiteboarding-costa-rica) — https://kiteboardingcostarica.com/ (30 km)
- [Tico Kite](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/tico-kite) — https://www.ticokite.com/ (30 km)
- [Sardina Surf School](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/sardina-surf-school) — https://www.sardinasurfcamp.com/ (34 km)
- [Kitesurf Ometepe](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/kitesurf-ometepe) — https://www.kitesurfometepe.com/ (45 km)
- [Ometepe Kitesurf Center](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/ometepe-kitesurf-center) — https://www.ometepekitecenter.com/ (45 km)

## Kite shops
- [NSR Surf Shop](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/shops/nsr-surf-shop) — http://www.surfnsr.com/ (27 km)
- [Popoyo Surf Shop](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/shops/popoyo-surf-shop) (36 km)

---
Source page: https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/san-juan-del-sur
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.