El Tranque Ovalle, Chile is a Shallow and Flat spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about.
Please refer to the
Riding Conditions section
below.
El Tranque Ovalle, Chile is a Shallow and Flat spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about.
Please refer to the
Riding Conditions section
below.
How to get there
From Santiago, to take the highway to Valparaiso. 60km to Casablanca ( a little town). 2 km past Casablanca, turn right, to Ovalle. An additional 5 km, and you arrive to this well hidden lake.
From Santiago, to take the highway to Valparaiso. 60km to Casablanca ( a little town). 2 km past Casablanca, turn right, to Ovalle. An additional 5 km, and you arrive to this well hidden lake.
Central region of Chile just in the middle of the vineyards: lot's of sun. Cold during four months (May to August), warm and hot the rest of the year. The spot is very warm and the water is about 25°C. Season begins in October and ends in March or April.
If the coast line is free of cloud, wind is guaranteed in El Tranque. Wind speed between 12-20 knots sideshore.
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Central region of Chile just in the middle of the vineyards: lot's of sun. Cold during four months (May to August), warm and hot the rest of the year. The spot is very warm and the water is about 25°C. Season begins in October and ends in March or April.
If the coast line is free of cloud, wind is guaranteed in El Tranque. Wind speed between 12-20 knots sideshore.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
El Tranque Ovalle, Chile is a
Shallow and Flat spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Medium size.
Nice grass beach, wide open, lots of space for launch and land. Entry to water very slippery, the use of boots is recommended.
Small lake extremely flat.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
El Tranque Ovalle, Chile is a
Shallow and Flat spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Medium size.
Nice grass beach, wide open, lots of space for launch and land. Entry to water very slippery, the use of boots is recommended.
Small lake extremely flat.
Need to know
There is
no beach users
reported here.
Beach risk reported:
Other
.
There are
riding zones
on the spot, be sure you respect them.
Need to know
Need to know
There is
no beach users
reported here.
Beach risk reported:
Other
.
There are
riding zones
on the spot, be sure you respect them.
A
parking
is available at El Tranque Ovalle, Chile.
Kite upwind, windsurf downwind. Access fee : USD 2.50 (only if windy). Besides a good lake, only a very basic camping ground on the other side of the lake (not at the launch zone).
Webcams around El Tranque Ovalle, Chile
Webcams around El Tranque Ovalle, Chile
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Wind and Temperature over the past years
Wind and Temperature over the past years
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Additional information
There are 1 kitesurf school and 56 kitesurf spots in Chile.
Best months: January February March October November December
Best months: January February March October November December