Wind Days = % of days with 12–35 knot average wind speed (ideal kiting conditions). Based on 4 years of historical weather data.
Waves breaking on sandy bottom, varied conditions
San Maloy is a beach break located on Peru's southern coast facing northwest toward the Pacific Ocean. The spot features agricultural development inland with irrigation fields visible, and a major highway running parallel to the coast. The coastline orientation toward northwest (315°) means side-shore winds come from northeast (45°) or southwest (225°). However, this location presents significant challenges: prevailing wind reliability is essentially zero, and average wave heights of 1.72m indicate minimal swell consistency. Water conditions are classified as rough, suggesting choppy surfaces from wind chop rather than organized swell. The spot appears more suited to light-wind enthusiasts or those seeking practice in marginal conditions rather than dedicated kitesurfing progression. Access appears straightforward via the coastal highway. Best conditions would require northeast winds combined with distant swell generation. This location suits only beginner-level kiters seeking minimal-wind opportunities, though the consistently poor statistics suggest unreliable sessions year-round.
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Very rough conditions, advanced only
Wind reliability by time of day (average across all months)
Historical averages based on 4 years of data
| Month | Wind Days | Avg Wind | Temp | Best Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 0% | 4kts | 23°feels 26° | AM |
| Feb | 0% | 4kts | 25°feels 28° | AM |
| Mar | 0% | 3kts | 24°feels 27° |
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| Apr | 0% | 3kts | 22°feels 24° | AM |
| May | 0% | 3kts | 19°feels 20° | AM |
| Jun | 0% | 3kts | 17°feels 18° | AM |
| Jul | 0% | 3kts | 16° | AM |
| Aug | 0% | 3kts | 16°feels 17° | AM |
| Sep | 0% | 4kts | 17° | AM |
| Oct | 0% | 4kts | 18°feels 19° | AM |
| Nov | 0% | 4kts | 20°feels 21° | AM |
| Dec | 0% | 4kts | 21°feels 24° | AM |