Barra de Santiago is a coastal lagoon system in El Salvador where the Río Paz estuary meets the Pacific Ocean. The spot features a large, protected lagoon bounded by sand spits and mangrove areas, with ocean access through a shallow inlet. The lagoon offers calm, shallow water ideal for beginners, though conditions are limited by extremely low wind reliability at only 1.8%. The coastline faces west toward the Pacific, making northerly winds the optimal side-shore direction. Average wind speeds of 5 knots are marginal for kitesurfing. Best conditions occur during the Pacific dry season when trade wind patterns strengthen. Water temperatures around 29°C remain warm year-round. The spot suits beginners and progression riders seeking protected, shallow-water practice areas. Key considerations include seasonal wind variability, tidal influences affecting water levels and currents, and navigation around mangrove-lined channels. Wave heights average 1.12m, limiting wave-riding potential. This is primarily a flatwater lagoon destination rather than a dynamic wave spot.