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

Rules
None

Nightlife

Local bars and restaurants, some dancing in Caldera.