Playa El Sargento
El Sargento, Baja California Sur, Mexico
Playa El Sargento is the northern end of the L shaped bay shared with La Ventana on the East Cape of Baja California Sur, Mexico, one of the best kiteboarding beaches on the Sea of Cortez. North winds are amplified by the nearby Isla Cerralvo, and the shape of the bay catches kiters who drift. Over 20 km of beach run downwind.
A reliable wind beach with forgiving downwind conditions, though afternoon wind makes swimming and sunbathing harder.
How we score beachesPlan to launch after noon when the thermal wind builds, and drift back toward the village if you lose the wind. Beginners should start with lessons.
Park along the village streets and beach access points, and be careful not to block kite launch areas.
The beach is a short walk from the village streets over soft sand.
Wind season runs roughly October to mid May, with December and January the most consistent. Summers are very hot, and tropical storms are possible from roughly June to November.
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