Maldonado, Uruguay
SE-facing Atlantic beach west of Punta del Este near Punta Ballena headland. Consistent trade winds; 20+ windy days every month. Source: kitejungle.com/kite-places/uruguay/tio-tom (2026-06-14).
Capitán de Corbeta Carlos A. Curbelo International Airport, also known by its former official name of Laguna del Sauce International Airport, and as Punta del Este International Airport, is an airport serving Punta del Este, Uruguay, located in the adjoining municipality of Maldonado. It is operated by Consorcio Aeropuertos Internacionales S.A. (CAISA). The airport is 14 kilometres (8.7 mi) northwest of Maldonado.
Check the Breeza app for the current rideable window at Tío Tom — Punta Ballena.
Not globally ranked, but a kitesurf destination — a local favourite worth a check when the wind lines up.
Timing depends on local conditions. Check the Breeza app for the current rideable window at Tío Tom — Punta Ballena — it reads the live forecast against your gear and level.
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.
SE-facing Atlantic beach west of Punta del Este near Punta Ballena headland. ... Breeza cross-references live wind direction against the spot's safe window to tell you if today's direction is rideable for your kite.
Tío Tom — Punta Ballena delivers consistent wind, so most riders use a 9–12m kite under typical conditions. Exact size depends on your weight and the day's strength. Breeza calculates the right kite for your specific setup and gives you a rideability verdict before you head out.
Safety at Tío Tom — Punta Ballena 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 Tío Tom — Punta Ballena is ridable right now — wind, direction, and a verdict for your gear.
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