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Lago Atitlan | Isla de los Gatos kitesurf and wingfoil spot
Guatemala · Sololá
Overview
- Kitesurf
- Wingfoil
Lake Atitlán is one of Guatemala's most spectacular kitesurfing spots, located at 1,556 m altitude in the Sololá department. This stunningly beautiful volcanic lake is surrounded by three majestic volcanoes that create a natural wind tunnel effect.
Thermal south wind (Xocomil) blows mainly in the afternoon, with the most consistent conditions from October to December. Wind speed ranges between 8-17 knots. The water is crystal clear but cold — a wetsuit is recommended.
The shoreline is rocky and steep, making kite launching and landing difficult. It's advisable to take a boat from Panajachel or Santiago Atitlán to reach Isla de los Gatos. The spot suits intermediate to advanced riders due to difficult access and variable wind conditions.
Spot forecast for Lago Atitlan | Isla de los Gatos
Sunrise 05:57 · Sunset 17:42
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Lago Atitlan | Isla de los Gatos: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
4h
in March · 1.5 rideable days
The season runs from February to March, peaking in March: 1 rideable days a month and 4 hours of usable wind, at 23 °C. The low point is January, at 0 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 100% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is June, at 21 °C. The wettest month is June, with 766 mm.
Monthly averages: Lago Atitlan | Isla de los Gatos
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0.0 | 0 h | 23 °C | 10 mm |
| February | 1.0 | 3 h | 22 °C | 41 mm |
| March | 1.5 | 4 h | 23 °C | 42 mm |
| April | 0.0 | 2 h | 22 °C | 118 mm |
| May | 0.0 | 0 h | 22 °C | 117 mm |
| June | 0.0 | 1 h | 21 °C | 766 mm |
| July | 0.0 | 0 h | 23 °C | 250 mm |
| August | 0.0 | 0 h | 22 °C | 263 mm |
| September | 0.0 | 0 h | 21 °C | 335 mm |
| October | 0.0 | 0 h | 21 °C | 322 mm |
| November | 0.0 | 0 h | 21 °C | 203 mm |
| December | 0.0 | 0 h | 22 °C | 58 mm |
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Technical details of Lago Atitlan | Isla de los Gatos spot
The spot works with winds from S, SSW.
Depending on conditions: SE, SSE, SW.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Intermediate
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