Maldonado Bay kitesurfing spot in Uruguay
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🏄 Maldonado Bay

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About Maldonado Bay

Maldonado Bay offers sheltered conditions ideal for lighter-wind days and beginner progression. The bay's enclosed nature keeps waves minimal and protects from strong offshore gusts, creating predictable learning environments. Light winds are typical, so riders should be prepared with larger kites or patience for thermal wind development. Beach access is straightforward and welcoming. The quieter setting compared to busier coastal resorts provides a more relaxed rhythm for skill-building sessions.

Amenities

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Highlights

  • Sheltered bay water
  • Light-wind friendly
  • Beginner conditions
  • Relaxed atmosphere
Wind & conditions
  • Wind reliability3.2
  • Avg wind (peak months)10–11 kt
  • Water temp12–24 °C
  • Best seasonAround Jan
Season Stats

Typical month-by-month snapshot — use live forecasts before you go.

MonthWind chanceAvg windAir °CWater °C
Jan34%10.8 kt23.122.4
Feb21%10.1 kt2223.8
Mar20%9.9 kt21.424.1
Apr14%8.9 kt18.220.8
May26%9.7 kt14.718.3
Jun19%9.6 kt11.815.2
Jul27%10.4 kt11.913.2
Aug22%9.3 kt1212.4
Sep27%10.3 kt13.312.8
Oct31%10.4 kt15.215.1
Nov30%11 kt18.517.4
Dec24%10.2 kt20.819.7

Schools and shops nearby

IKUMA KITE&SURF SHOP • PDE kitesurfing school in uruguay

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KITESURF URUGUAY kitesurfing school in uruguay

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Kiteclub Uruguay kitesurfing school in uruguay

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La Posta Kite Wing Surf and Foiling kitesurfing shop in uruguay

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Laura - School Kite and Windsurfing kitesurfing school in uruguay

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Shakas Wind La Barra kitesurfing shop in uruguay

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Community scores
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6.8/10

  • 💨Wind reliability6.0
  • 🌊Water conditions7.5
  • 🏖️Launch zone7.0
  • 🌅Scenery7.5
Location

Getting there

By car: Parking varies by spot — check local signs and kite school partners.

Shuttle: Many schools offer pickups from nearby towns.