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Guija - Flat Water kitesurf and wingfoil spot
Guatemala · Jutiapa
Overview
- Kitesurf
- Wingfoil
Lago de Güija is a kitesurfing spot on the border between Guatemala and El Salvador, at approximately 430 m altitude. This natural lake offers flat water ideal for progression and freestyle.
During the dry season (November to April), cold fronts bring powerful northerly winds of 15-30 knots, averaging 5 out of 7 days per week. The spot is uncrowded with a natural sand beach only usable during the dry season, as the lake level rises significantly during the rainy season (May to October).
The spot is still undeveloped but locals are welcoming. National kitesurfing competitions are held here. Access is about 2 hours from San Salvador.
Spot forecast for Guija - Flat Water
Sunrise 05:50 · Sunset 17:35
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Guija - Flat Water: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
301h
in December · 25.5 rideable days
The season runs from October to February, peaking in December: 20 rideable days a month and 301 hours of usable wind, at 32 °C. The low point is June, at 2 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 87% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is June, at 31 °C. The wettest month is June, with 444 mm.
Monthly averages: Guija - Flat Water
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21.5 | 240 h | 33 °C | 5 mm |
| February | 19.0 | 203 h | 34 °C | 8 mm |
| March | 11.5 | 122 h | 36 °C | 5 mm |
| April | 13.0 | 161 h | 36 °C | 52 mm |
| May | 3.0 | 22 h | 36 °C | 70 mm |
| June | 2.0 | 19 h | 31 °C | 444 mm |
| July | 19.0 | 163 h | 32 °C | 138 mm |
| August | 10.5 | 76 h | 33 °C | 125 mm |
| September | 2.5 | 11 h | 31 °C | 253 mm |
| October | 14.5 | 136 h | 31 °C | 131 mm |
| November | 20.0 | 217 h | 31 °C | 67 mm |
| December | 25.5 | 301 h | 31 °C | 17 mm |
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Technical details of Guija - Flat Water spot
The spot works with winds from N, NNE, NE, NNW.
Depending on conditions: ENE, NW.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Intermediate
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