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Laguna José Ignacio kitesurf, wingfoil and paddle spot

Uruguay · Departamento de Maldonado

Spot currently openBeginner level -34.84 | -54.67

Overview

Laguna José Ignacio is a kitesurfing spot in the Maldonado department, Uruguay. This coastal lagoon offers perfect flat water conditions for kitesurfing, in the elegant setting of José Ignacio, one of South America's most exclusive beach villages.

Thermal south and southeast winds blow regularly in the afternoon during the season (October to March). Water is shallow and flat, ideal for beginners and freestyle.

The spot is prized for its preserved natural setting and bohemian-chic atmosphere. José Ignacio offers excellent restaurants and accommodations nearby.

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Spot forecast for Laguna José Ignacio

Sunrise 05:48 · Sunset 18:58

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< 7 kn7–12 kn13–20 kn21–30 kn31–40 kn41+ kn Gusts Your minimum: 7 kn

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Laguna José Ignacio: when to go?

Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)

Season · peak

342h

in December · 30.5 rideable days

The season runs from September to March, peaking in December: 29 rideable days a month and 342 hours of usable wind, at 21 °C. The low point is June, at 18 days.

Rideable days per month

0 10 20 30 40 January: 30 rideable days J February: 27 rideable days F March: 28 rideable days M April: 23 rideable days A May: 23 rideable days M June: 18 rideable days18 d J July: 18.5 rideable days J August: 23 rideable days A September: 26 rideable days S October: 29 rideable days O November: 30 rideable days N December: 30.5 rideable days30.5 d D 0 10 20 30 40 January: 30 rideable days J February: 27 rideable days F March: 28 rideable days M April: 23 rideable days A May: 23 rideable days M June: 18 rideable days18 d J July: 18.5 rideable days J August: 23 rideable days A September: 26 rideable days S October: 29 rideable days O November: 30 rideable days N December: 30.5 rideable days30.5 d D

Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 55%13-20 knots · 41%21-30 knots · 4%31+ knots · under 1%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 55% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is July, at 12 °C. The wettest month is March, with 123 mm.

Monthly averages: Laguna José Ignacio
Monthly averages — Laguna José Ignacio — averaged over 2 years of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com — How it is calculated
Month Rideable days Usable wind Temperature Rain
January 30.0 355 h 22 °C 52 mm
February 27.0 289 h 24 °C 78 mm
March 28.0 257 h 23 °C 123 mm
April 23.0 239 h 20 °C 90 mm
May 23.0 196 h 17 °C 74 mm
June 18.0 136 h 14 °C 71 mm
July 18.5 153 h 12 °C 18 mm
August 23.0 228 h 13 °C 91 mm
September 26.0 233 h 15 °C 62 mm
October 29.0 291 h 18 °C 82 mm
November 30.0 341 h 20 °C 74 mm
December 30.5 342 h 22 °C 50 mm

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Technical details of Laguna José Ignacio spot

N: Not rideable NNE: Not rideable NE: Depending on conditions ENE: Depending on conditions E: Depending on conditions ESE: Rideable SE: Rideable SSE: Rideable S: Rideable SSW: Rideable SW: Depending on conditions WSW: Not rideable W: Not rideable WNW: Not rideable NW: Not rideable NNW: Not rideable N E S W

The spot works with winds from ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW.

Depending on conditions: NE, ENE, E, SW.

RideableDepending on conditions Not rideable
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Open all year round
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Beginner

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