Puebloviejo (Magdalena)

Puebloviejo is a large sand beach kitesurfing spot on the Puebloviejo coast area (Magdalena) with shallow, cloudy water and generally small wave conditions. Riding is often flat to lightly choppy, and the presence of stone groynes along the shoreline can create smoother sections that help freeride and freestyle. Wind comes predominantly from the north through north-northeast to north-east, with a high reliability during the dry/peak season. Typical on-water wind is described in the roughly 15–25 knots range, with best months spanning December through April (and also May in some reports). Riders typically find the wind steady enough for routine sessions, with gustiness described as light-to-moderate depending on conditions. Safety is a core consideration: stone wave breakers/groynes can pose serious entanglement or impact risk if you drift or lose control. They may also be submerged at higher tides, so it’s important to watch their position. In addition, there can be fishing nets near the village and the location is remote, with limited medical access; there are no lifeguards and no organized public rescue services reported. Overall, Puebloviejo is a low-profile, quieter alternative for kitesurfing compared with more famous regional kite beaches. Infrastructure on-site is minimal, so preparation matters (supplies and hydration). The local environment supports progression for beginners to intermediate riders, while advanced options like foil are more situation-dependent and limited by cloudy visibility and variable depth outside the groynes.