WIND, WEATHER AND WATER

El Cuyo has a decent percentage of windy days across the whole calendar thanks to its location and micro-thermal effects. The main season is a long one and it runs from early February to late July with a steady average of 18 - 23 knots.

The wind usually starts light in the mornings, though you can usually get out on a bigger kite and by 1pm, when the thermals come in, you can enjoy a great session and it usually blows strongly until after sunset! If you’re coming here to learn then February to May are the best months as the water is at its warmest and the winds are most reliable. You can also score some good conditions from November to January, but it depends on colder low pressure weather systems coming in.

During the summer season the air temps range from 24 - 30°C / 75 - 85°F and the water is equally as warm so you won’t need extra layers on land or in the sea. During the winter it can drop a little when a cold front comes through and you might want a thermal rashie or a summer suit around that time. Jeans and a light hoodie are a good idea in the evening. In summer you’ll live in shorts and T-shirts.

WIND CHART

Percentage of days with wind over force 4 / 14 knots  

JANUARY: 65%

FEBRUARY: 75%

MARCH: 90%

APRIL: 100%

MAY: 95%

JUNE: 75%

JULY: 75%

AUGUST: 60%

SEPTEMBER: 50%

OCTOBER: 55%

NOVEMBER: 70%

DECEMBER: 55%