Kitesurfing Punta Gallinas
La Guajira, Colombia
Wind & Conditions
Northernmost tip of South America and Colombia; three separate kite zones — a shallow inland lagoon (best for learning), a beach break, and a dune-launch wave spot. NE trade 25-35 kt Dec-Sep; morning E side-offshore shifting to NE side-onshore from 10am. Requires Wayúu indigenous guides; 5-6 h from Riohacha. All levels (lagoon=beginner, beach=advanced).
About Punta Gallinas
Punta Gallinas is a headland in northern Colombia. Located in Uribia Municipality, La Guajira Department, it is the northernmost point on the mainland of South America, and one of the extreme points of South America.
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Best Season
Check the Breeza app for the current rideable window at Punta Gallinas.
World Ranking
RegionalNot globally ranked, but a kitesurf destination — a local favourite worth a check when the wind lines up.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Punta Gallinas?
Timing depends on local conditions. Check the Breeza app for the current rideable window at Punta Gallinas — it reads the live forecast against your gear and level.
Is Punta Gallinas suitable for beginner kiters?
Suitability depends heavily on the day's conditions. Breeza reads your level alongside the forecast and gives you an honest verdict — including when it's a no.
What wind direction works at Punta Gallinas?
Northernmost tip of South America and Colombia; three separate kite zones — a... Breeza cross-references live wind direction against the spot's safe window to tell you if today's direction is rideable for your kite.
What kite size do you need at Punta Gallinas?
Kite size at Punta Gallinas depends on the day's wind strength and your weight. Most kiters rig between 10m and 14m. Breeza calculates the ideal size for your gear, so you know before you leave whether it's a go.
Is it safe to kitesurf at Punta Gallinas?
Safety at Punta Gallinas depends on conditions and your experience. Check for offshore-wind days, local hazards and emergency contacts before you launch. Breeza gives a rideability verdict that includes a safety flag when conditions are borderline for your level.
See if Punta Gallinas is ridable right now — wind, direction, and a verdict for your gear.
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