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Lago Ilopango kitesurf, wingfoil and paddle spot
El Salvador · Département de San Salvador
Overview
- Paddle
- Kitesurf
- Wingfoil
Lago Ilopango is El Salvador's largest lake, located just minutes from the capital San Salvador, at 442 m altitude. This volcanic lake offers a spectacular setting for freshwater kitesurfing.
Thermal wind blows mainly from the northeast, with more consistent conditions during the dry season (November to April). The large body of water offers flat water with occasional chop depending on wind strength. Water is warm.
The spot suits intermediate riders. Beyond kitesurfing, the lake offers many activities: SUP, kayaking, diving, and hiking around the lake. Access is easy from San Salvador.
Spot forecast for Lago Ilopango
Sunrise 05:47 · Sunset 17:34
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Lago Ilopango: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
187h
in December · 22.5 rideable days
The season runs from November to February, peaking in December: 18 rideable days a month and 187 hours of usable wind, at 31 °C. The low point is May, at 1 day.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 83% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is June, at 28 °C. The wettest month is June, with 493 mm.
Monthly averages: Lago Ilopango
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17.0 | 134 h | 33 °C | 6 mm |
| February | 15.0 | 97 h | 33 °C | 16 mm |
| March | 7.5 | 39 h | 32 °C | 11 mm |
| April | 11.0 | 75 h | 32 °C | 84 mm |
| May | 1.0 | 11 h | 31 °C | 93 mm |
| June | 2.0 | 10 h | 28 °C | 493 mm |
| July | 14.0 | 61 h | 30 °C | 222 mm |
| August | 7.0 | 30 h | 29 °C | 269 mm |
| September | 1.0 | 5 h | 28 °C | 328 mm |
| October | 8.0 | 53 h | 29 °C | 234 mm |
| November | 16.0 | 135 h | 28 °C | 137 mm |
| December | 22.5 | 187 h | 30 °C | 30 mm |
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Technical details of Lago Ilopango spot
The spot works with winds from N, NNE, NE.
Depending on conditions: ENE, E, NW, NNW.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Intermediate
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