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Rio Dulce kitesurf, wingfoil and paddle spot

Guatemala

Spot currently openIntermediate level 15.74 | -88.87

Overview

  • Paddle
  • Kitesurf
  • Wingfoil

Rio Dulce is a kitesurfing spot in the Izabal region of Guatemala, on the Rio Dulce river connecting Lake Izabal to the Caribbean Sea. The spot is set in an exceptional natural environment, surrounded by lush tropical jungle and limestone cliffs.

The prevailing wind comes from the northeast via Caribbean trade winds, with more consistent conditions between November and April. The river offers flat water conditions suited for intermediate riders. The water is warm and fresh (river water).

The area is also known for boat tours, wildlife spotting, and visiting Castillo de San Felipe de Lara. Kite schools offer lessons and trips in the region.

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Spot forecast for Rio Dulce

Sunrise 05:48 · Sunset 17:31

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

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Rio Dulce: 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

200h

in May · 29.5 rideable days

The season runs from February to August, peaking in May: 23 rideable days a month and 200 hours of usable wind, at 31 °C. The low point is October, at 2.5 days.

Rideable days per month

0 10 20 30 January: 14 rideable days J February: 19.5 rideable days F March: 24.5 rideable days M April: 25.5 rideable days A May: 29.5 rideable days29.5 d M June: 17 rideable days J July: 25 rideable days J August: 19 rideable days A September: 6.5 rideable days S October: 2.5 rideable days2.5 d O November: 3 rideable days N December: 4.5 rideable days D 0 10 20 30 January: 14 rideable days J February: 19.5 rideable days F March: 24.5 rideable days M April: 25.5 rideable days A May: 29.5 rideable days29.5 d M June: 17 rideable days J July: 25 rideable days J August: 19 rideable days A September: 6.5 rideable days S October: 2.5 rideable days2.5 d O November: 3 rideable days N December: 4.5 rideable days D

Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 100%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 100% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is December, at 27 °C. The wettest month is October, with 462 mm.

Monthly averages: Rio Dulce
Monthly averages — Rio Dulce — averaged over 2 years of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com — How it is calculated
Month Rideable days Usable wind Temperature Rain
January 14.0 60 h 28 °C 222 mm
February 19.5 106 h 28 °C 100 mm
March 24.5 146 h 31 °C 38 mm
April 25.5 186 h 31 °C 68 mm
May 29.5 200 h 33 °C 41 mm
June 17.0 101 h 31 °C 362 mm
July 25.0 146 h 30 °C 312 mm
August 19.0 85 h 31 °C 220 mm
September 6.5 23 h 31 °C 327 mm
October 2.5 7 h 30 °C 462 mm
November 3.0 16 h 28 °C 298 mm
December 4.5 19 h 27 °C 433 mm

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Technical details of Rio Dulce spot

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

The spot works with winds from N, NNE, NE.

Depending on conditions: ENE, E, NNW.

RideableDepending on conditions Not rideable
Spot opening date · Required level
Spot opening date
Open all year round
Required level
Intermediate

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