Playa Ventanilla

Playa Ventanilla is a low-profile, quiet coastal kiting spot centered on a long sandy beach by the lagoon area on Oaxaca’s coast. Water conditions are described as clean, with flat-to-small waves for kitesurfing and small-to-medium surf depending on conditions. Wind is mainly driven by thermal sea breezes, with an afternoon wind window. Conditions are reported as moderate overall, and kiting is most associated with the late winter through spring season (roughly November through May). When winds become very strong, reports indicate gustiness can make kiting difficult, so it’s important to stay within control and ensure you’re properly equipped. Safety is a major theme for this spot. Strong currents—including undertow and strong rip currents—are reported, and the lagoon mouth/river mouth area can have wildlife activity (crocodiles reported occasionally), so locals’ guidance is important before entering the water. There are also notes that kitesurfing may be restricted near protected ecological areas and that you may need to confirm permissions or a local requirement before launching. For other water sports, surfing is described as exposed and can be heavy/powerful with beach-break closeouts, especially on larger swells. Wing foiling is possible due to open beach space and depth, but shore-break conditions require careful entry. Overall, Playa Ventanilla is best suited to riders who can manage self-reliant conditions and respect the local conservation area.