Represa Gallito Ciego is a reservoir-based kitesurfing spot located in the Andes foothills of northern Peru. The lake is oriented with its western shore facing the open water body, with steep mountainous terrain rising immediately inland. The spot features a natural lagoon-like formation with visible sandbars and shallow water zones near the eastern shoreline.
While the setting offers scenic mountain views and protected conditions, this location presents significant challenges for kitesurfing. The recorded average wind speed of 3.7 knots falls well below the 12-knot minimum required for most kitesurfing activities. Wind reliability is essentially zero, indicating highly inconsistent and unpredictable wind patterns typical of mountain-enclosed water bodies where thermal and topographic effects create unstable conditions.
Best wind direction would be northerly (0°) for side-shore conditions along the western shore. This spot is suited only for riders with light-wind expertise and specialized small kites. The shallow sandbars and residential development nearby require careful route planning. Optimal conditions would require rare strong wind events, making this spot unreliable for regular kitesurfing sessions.