View into the green blue ocean of La Ventana with 3 kitesurfers

La Ventana Kitesurf Spot in Baja California Sur

North America Kiteboard Spot in Mexico

La Ventana, the magnificent kite spot, resides in the heart of the Sea of Cortez. Located in the mesmerizing Mexican territory, this place stands as a tiny fishing village and a secluded nook among all the vibrance and flair. With a golden sandy beach, glittering turquoise water, blending blue horizons, and desert-like ambiance, this place attracts solo trippers and nomads from all corners of the world. Keeping the authentic Mexican vibe alive, La Ventana identifies with a simple beach lifestyle and exotic Mexican cuisines. For kitesurfers, this place offers a perfect beach break, stable yet gusty Passat wind, and choppy to flat water with medium waves.

La Ventana Kitesurf season

La Ventana Kitesurfing wind conditions

Here in La Ventana, you will find a constant wind flow all day long. But, during the peak seasons, i.e., between December and March, the wind speed stays around 15 to 25 knots. The Passat wind flows mostly from the North and Northeast direction. November and April are the early and late seasons, respectively. During these times, the wind speed slows down and revolves around 7 and 15 knots. However, La Ventana is also a thermal kite spot. Therefore, wind forecasts are not always reliable. So, we recommend you contact the local kite schools for adequate information about the wind condition.

  • body wear

    • board shorts
    • long neo
    • short neo
  • downwinder

    • Yes
  • ride type

    • freeride
    • freestyle
    • hydrofoil
    • wakestyle
    • wave
  • skill level

    • beginner
    • intermediate
    • advanced
    • professional
  • spot type

    • ocean
  • starting area

    • sandy beach
  • water condition

    • choppy
    • medium wave
  • wind daytime

    • all day
  • wind type

    • gusty
    • passat
    • thermal

Impressions

View into the green blue ocean of La Ventana with 3 kitesurfers
Super flat water at kitebeach al Ventana
Magic white beach low tide in Punta Arena de la Ventana

Wind Stats for La Ventana Kiteboarding

Around the Kiteboarding Spot La Ventana

La Ventana stands unique with all its colors and vibrance in the heart of the Sea of Cortez. Residing towards the southern ends of La Paz, Baja California Sur, this place emerged as a premium kitesurf spot over the years. With mesmerizing oceanfront, desert-like landscape, gusty to Passat wind, flat and shallow water, La Ventana offers great travel appropriate ambiance as well as amazing kiteboarding conditions. Whether a kitesurfing rookie or a pro-level crest gamer, you get all the facilities for kiteboarding starting from a kite repair center, rescue service, and medical center. La Ventana is a quiet paradise for freestylers, wakestyle surfers, and freeriders. 
If you are not a kitesurfing fascinator, La Ventana is still an amazing place to visit just for its scenic beauty. Yes, grab some authentic Mexican dishes to eat and hang around the beach. The clear water and fresh air with a fantastic view will make you feel like you’re in seventh heaven. Moreover, the place offers numerous activities like horse riding, kajak, paddling, quad bikes, hiking, cycling, sailing, buggy, and many more. Up for some adventures? Then try out some diving and snorkeling gigs to explore the underwater scenes. Besides these, you can also go barhopping and try out local cocktails the place offers. If not anything, you can simply walk barefoot and lazy across the colorful Mexican alley to soak in the native culture.

  • camper parking

    • Overnight
  • car parking

    • At the spot
  • emergency

    • A medical center
    • A rescue service
    • Kite repair
  • has restaurant

    • Yes
  • has toilet

    • Yes
  • has shower

    • Yes

How to get to La Ventana and how to bring it about while you're there

Located on the southern side of La Paz, La Ventana is one of the best kitesurfing destinations around Mexico. To reach there, Los Cabos Airport (SJD) is your destination if you are traveling internationally. La Ventana is around 147 km away from there. So, if you hire a car or taxi, it will take about 2 hours and 26 minutes. A bus route is available from La Paz to La Ventana, which travels only once a day.

  • accommodation

    • at the spot
  • public transport

    • Poorly developed
  • rental cars

    • Recommended

Notice

Yes, grab some authentic Mexican dishes to eat and hang around the beach.

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Wind Forecast for La Ventana Kitesurfing

FAQs

La Ventana is renowned for its consistent wind, warm weather, and stunning scenery, making it an ideal spot for kitesurfing enthusiasts.