Continent |
South America |
Country |
Chile |
Next Big City |
Copiapo |
Next Town |
Caldera |
|
Type: |
Ocean |
Rider Ability: |
Beginner, Intermediate, Expert |
Features: |
Rooms, Camping, School, Shop, Rental, Rescue, Shower, Toilet, Food, Parking |
Water
Type: |
Shallow, Flat, Chop, Small wave |
Hazards: |
Ships, Buoys, Rocks |
Quality: |
Crystal clear |
Best Tide: |
Tide independent |
Mainly chop. In the south of the bay the wind blows offshore, creating perfect flat water.
Beach
Type: |
Sand |
Size: |
Medium |
Hazards: |
Rocks |
Beach Users: |
January, February |
Long bay with lots of space.
Weather
Spring:
|
Shorts, Shorty |
Summer:
|
Shorts, Shorty |
Fall:
|
Shorty, Normal |
Winter:
|
Shorty, Normal |
Lots of sun.
Wind
Best Months: |
January, February, August, September, October, November, December |
Wind Type: |
Thermal |
Best Direction: |
S, SSW, SW, WSW, W |
Main Direction: |
SSE, S, SSW, SW |
Good from July to February. Sideshore winds 15-25 knots.
How to get there
Transport |
Car, Bus |
Access
|
Short walk |
The airport is 15 min away from the spot.
Extra information
Nightlife
Local bars and restaurants, some dancing in Caldera.