Continent |
South America |
Country |
Chile |
Next Big City |
Santiago |
Next Town |
Navidad |
Type: |
Ocean |
Rider Ability: |
Intermediate, Expert |
Features: |
Rooms, Camping, School, Shop, Repair, Rental, Rescue, Shower, Toilet, Food, Parking |
Type: |
Medium wave, Big wave |
Hazards: |
Currents, Rocks |
Quality: |
Clean |
Best Tide: |
No information |
Excellent waves. Cross onshore and more onshore as you ride. Good from 1 to 6 meters, lots of swell, very, very strong currents that suck wind from your kite, rock hazards on inside. Not an easy wave to ride well, not for beginners. Mostly a windsurfers spot.
Type: |
Sand, Rocks |
Size: |
Medium |
Hazards: |
Trees, Other |
Beach Users: |
No information |
Sandy beach. The launch is easy, self landing is possible if you wait for a window of wind, because is very gusty in the beach. From December to March the beach is full of people so it's better if you ask for help to launch-land your kite.
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Spring:
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Normal |
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Summer:
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Normal |
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Fall:
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Normal |
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Winter:
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Normal |
A wetsuit is always needed. Wetsuit 4/3 seam sealed minimum required, hood, gloves, booties highly recommended.
Best Months: |
January, February, March, August, September, October, November, December |
Wind Type: |
Thermal |
Best Direction: |
S, SSW, SW |
Main Direction: |
S, SSW, SW |
Devil winds on inside in some places. Due to the current the wind on the water feels less strong.
Transport |
Car, Bus |
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Access
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No walk |
The beach is located 140 km from Santiago. You can get there by car or bus from Santiago to Matanzas. You can park there in the parking lot of the spot, not on the sand.
Rules |
None |
Respect for local riders mandatory.
Good nightlife in summer season (December-March) in discoteque "Nenazo" once a week. You have plenty of places to eat and have a good time all year.