Pimentel (Chiclayo) & Huanchaco (Trujillo) Kitesurfing Guide (Chiclayo / Trujillo (Norte del Perú)): Winds, Quiver & Local Tips

Technical Spot Specifications

Verified Data

Favorable Wind South Pacific trade wind and desert thermal ('Paracas winds' S/SE/SW 16–28 kt) blowing almost daily year-round

Hazardous Wind Longshore currents during big swell events and slight side-offshore angles at northern points

Water Conditions Long, consistent waves year-round paired with daily afternoon South-Southeast winds

Sea Bed Sandy beach at Pimentel; sand and smooth cobbles at Huanchaco

Rider Level All levels to Intermediate

Safety & Rescue Always check live camera conditions, wear a leash/impact vest, and follow local right-of-way rules.

Best Season Year-round (Paracas peaks Sep–May for flat water; Lobitos and Chicama peak Apr–Dec for world-class left waves)

Summer Regulations Respect wave priority on the long left point breaks and watch for local fishing boats

Recommended Kite Sizes & Quiver

For ~75 kg rider

Moderate afternoon thermal (15 – 18 kt)

10m – 12m

Endless left-hand wave riding or flat-water cruising.

Classic Paracas / Lobitos afternoon (19 – 25 kt)

8m – 10m

World-class daily conditions from 1:00 PM onwards.

Strong desert thermal (+26 kt)

6m – 8m

High-wind sessions driven by the coastal desert thermal gradient.

Spot Guide & Local Knowledge

Pimentel (Chiclayo) & Huanchaco (Trujillo), located in Chiclayo / Trujillo (Norte del Perú) (Perú), is one of South America's premier destinations for kitesurfing and wingfoiling. Monitored live by Kite Track's AI vision engine, this spot stands out for its reliable wind statistics and scenic coastline.

How does the wind work at Pimentel (Chiclayo) & Huanchaco (Trujillo)? South Pacific trade wind and desert thermal ('Paracas winds' S/SE/SW 16–28 kt) blowing almost daily year-round. The coastal alignment around Chiclayo / Trujillo (Norte del Perú) allows the wind to blow cleanly across the riding zone.

Water state and spot layout

Long, consistent waves year-round paired with daily afternoon South-Southeast winds. The bottom consists of sandy beach at pimentel; sand and smooth cobbles at huanchaco, suited for all levels to intermediate.

Best season and local tips

Prime season runs from Year-round (Paracas peaks Sep–May for flat water; Lobitos and Chicama peak Apr–Dec for world-class left waves). Respect wave priority on the long left point breaks and watch for local fishing boats.