Chicxulub (Progreso)

Chicxulub (Progreso) is a small, sandy kitesurfing beach with cloudy water and a choppy surface driven by wind over shallow ground. Riders commonly benefit from a long, shallow learning zone—reported as waist-deep for roughly the first 100–200 meters—making it easier to practice and manage early water depth while still offering small-wave conditions. Wind is described as primarily thermal/sea-breeze driven, often filling in during the early-to-mid afternoon and building through the day. Typical reported speeds are around 15–25 knots, with winds mainly from the north through northeast (N, NNE, NE, also occasionally ENE/E). Reliability is noted as high across late winter into spring, and one source specifically notes very strong reliability during spring months. Conditions for riding reflect the combination of thermal wind and shallow water: expect chop and small waves rather than clean, glassy water. Water can also become murky/turbid during stronger Norte (winter frontal) periods as sediment stirs from the sandy bottom. Near the shoreline, buildings can create minor turbulence close to launch, and the beach can feel narrower in residential sections. Safety-wise, the main concerns are rocky/shell patches and areas where power lines run close to the beach near homes. Summer holiday crowding can also affect where riding is allowed in some high-traffic zones (noted specifically for July and August). Local guidance emphasizes careful kite handling around infrastructure and extra attention to underwater hazards near older structures.