Zarate

Zarate is a bay-facing kitesurfing spot located on Peru's Pacific coast near Callao. The bay opens toward the northwest, with a clear separation between deeper water (left/teal) and shallow coastal areas (right/beige). The spot experiences consistent Pacific swells but very low wind reliability at 3.3%, making sessions infrequent. Average winds of 7.3 knots are marginal for kitesurfing and often insufficient. When conditions do align, northeast winds (45°) would provide ideal side-shore conditions parallel to the coastline. The 1.63m average wave height indicates small, manageable swell suitable for beginners when wind is adequate. Water conditions are rough relative to wave size, suggesting strong currents or choppy texture. This spot suits beginner kiters during rare favorable wind windows, though unreliable conditions make it unpredictable. Shallow bays can develop variable depth hazards, so local knowledge of sandbars and tidal patterns is essential. Best visited during season analysis to identify consistent wind windows.