Overview

Laguna de Rocha is a kitesurfing spot in the Rocha department, on Uruguay's Atlantic coast. This coastal lagoon, separated from the ocean by a sandbar, offers exceptional flat water conditions in a protected natural setting.

Prevailing winds come from the south, southeast, and northeast, with speeds of 15-25 knots during the season (October to March). The lagoon offers shallow flat water, perfect for learning and freestyle.

The spot suits beginners. The lagoon is part of a nature reserve with remarkable biodiversity. Access is from La Paloma.

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Spot forecast for Laguna de Rocha

Sunrise 05:48 · Sunset 18:55

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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 de Rocha: when to go?

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Season · peak

363h

in January · 30.5 rideable days

The season runs from September to March, peaking in January: 29 rideable days a month and 363 hours of usable wind, at 23 °C. The low point is June, at 17 days.

Rideable days per month

Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 65%13-20 knots · 33%21-30 knots · 2%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 65% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is July, at 14 °C. The wettest month is April, with 134 mm.

Monthly averages: Laguna de Rocha

Monthly averages — Laguna de Rocha — averaged over 2 years of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com — How it is calculated
Month	Rideable days	Usable wind	Temperature	Rain
January	30.5	363 h	25 °C	83 mm
February	28.0	291 h	26 °C	103 mm
March	27.5	262 h	25 °C	104 mm
April	22.5	232 h	21 °C	134 mm
May	22.5	183 h	17 °C	101 mm
June	17.0	134 h	15 °C	84 mm
July	19.5	154 h	14 °C	15 mm
August	25.0	247 h	15 °C	99 mm
September	26.0	245 h	17 °C	61 mm
October	30.0	303 h	20 °C	82 mm
November	29.5	349 h	22 °C	75 mm
December	29.5	337 h	24 °C	80 mm

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Technical details of Laguna de Rocha spot

The spot works with winds from NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S.

Depending on conditions: NNE, SSW, SW.

RideableDepending on conditions Not rideable

Spot opening date · Required level

Spot opening date: Open all year round
Required level: Beginner

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