Playa Bonita (Puerto Peñasco)

Playa Bonita (Puerto Peñasco) is a kitesurfing launch built around a wide sandy beach in front of hotels and an RV park. The water is typically clean but choppy with small waves, and conditions are strongly shaped by tide—at low tide the shoreline can narrow and exposed rocky areas/reef can become an issue, changing where you can safely launch and ride. Wind at the spot is generally from the south to southwest (SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW). The most consistent windows are concentrated in spring for many riders, with additional mentions of winter through summer months depending on the year. Wind is often described as steady to lightly gusty, with overall reliability ranging from moderate to seasonally good. Safety is a key focus here: rocks and reef exposure at low tide, plus swimmers near the resort beach zones, create hazards that require careful spacing and adherence to designated boundaries. Stingrays are also noted as present around the Sea of Cortez—shuffle your feet when entering the shallows, and keep your entry/exit controlled. Tidal swings are large, so checking tide charts before committing to a ride is strongly advised. The spot is used primarily for kitesurfing (best sport), with windsurfing and wingfoiling possible for intermediate riders when tide and depth allow. Because lifeguard coverage is reported as none, the recommendation is to ride with others, follow local guidance, and keep emergency planning in place given limited dedicated rescue.