Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
S
.
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
S
.
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
How to get there
You have to take a 2 hour flight or a 20 hour bus from Santiago to Antofagasta city. In Antofagasta you have to take a taxi to the Rinconada beach, the beach is very long (about 3 km) and has an East-West orientation, tell the taxi driver to leave you at the West point, at the natural reserve area. Over there you can prepare your camping and get ready to have a great time.
You have to take a 2 hour flight or a 20 hour bus from Santiago to Antofagasta city. In Antofagasta you have to take a taxi to the Rinconada beach, the beach is very long (about 3 km) and has an East-West orientation, tell the taxi driver to leave you at the West point, at the natural reserve area. Over there you can prepare your camping and get ready to have a great time.
In winter a wetsuit is a must, day temperatures go from 16-20°C, on summer it gets warmer, 24-32°C and short wetsuits can be used. Water 16-18°C.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
S
.
There is
Thermal wind
at La Rinconada, Chile.
If you want to go to a 100% secure site, this is the spot. On summer the wind is onshore all the time, everyday. Its day range starts from 6-8 kts at 11:00 a.m. picking up to 20-25 kts at midday (2-3 p.m.) which lasts for about 3-4 hours, and decreases from 6-8 p.m. The summer season, which is the best, goes from mid October to April with a day range is from 11am to 8pm and a peak between 2-3pm. Off season is possible but you take your chances, maybe one day out of four.
Wind
usually
blows
from S, SSW and SW
on the spot.
The
best moments to come
to La Rinconada, Chile are
January, February, March, September, October, November and December
.
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
In winter a wetsuit is a must, day temperatures go from 16-20°C, on summer it gets warmer, 24-32°C and short wetsuits can be used. Water 16-18°C.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
S
.
There is
Thermal wind
at La Rinconada, Chile.
If you want to go to a 100% secure site, this is the spot. On summer the wind is onshore all the time, everyday. Its day range starts from 6-8 kts at 11:00 a.m. picking up to 20-25 kts at midday (2-3 p.m.) which lasts for about 3-4 hours, and decreases from 6-8 p.m. The summer season, which is the best, goes from mid October to April with a day range is from 11am to 8pm and a peak between 2-3pm. Off season is possible but you take your chances, maybe one day out of four.
Wind
usually
blows
from S, SSW and SW
on the spot.
The
best moments to come
to La Rinconada, Chile are
January, February, March, September, October, November and December
.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
La Rinconada, Chile is a
Chop spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Medium size.
Nice beach with sand, no grass, no rocks, some garbage from the camping done there. There's enough space to launch and land a kite.
Cool clear water, choppy, no waves.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
La Rinconada, Chile is a
Chop spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Medium size.
Nice beach with sand, no grass, no rocks, some garbage from the camping done there. There's enough space to launch and land a kite.
Cool clear water, choppy, no waves.
Need to know
There is
no beach users
reported here.
The is
no particular rules
reported
, but as a best practice,
talk to a local before you go on water.
Need to know
Need to know
There is
no beach users
reported here.
The is
no particular rules
reported
, but as a best practice,
talk to a local before you go on water.
The locals are extremely friendly, if they meet you they will probably offer their homes for you to stay, they will show you the city, take you to bars at night, to the beach next day (if you are able to get-up after the party), etc. - Chilean hospitality towards foreigners - you have to see to believe.
Webcams around La Rinconada, Chile
Webcams around La Rinconada, Chile
Weather Forecast for the next 10days
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
