Puclaro, Chile is a Shallow, Flat, Chop and Small waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
There is
Food
available on the spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy
Nightlife
close to Puclaro, Chile !
Safety first! There is
Rescue/Lifeguards
on the spot.
Puclaro, Chile is a Shallow, Flat, Chop and Small waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
There is
Food
available on the spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy
Nightlife
close to Puclaro, Chile !
Safety first! There is
Rescue/Lifeguards
on the spot.
How to get there
To get to Gualliguaica, the closest village, you must head east from La Serena. Take the road called 'Ruta de las Estrellas' (Route 41), the same that leads to Vicuña. 52km into the road turn left and take the road that leads to Gualliguaica, at this point you will have seen the lake from the road. You can also fly to La Serena from Santiago or somewhere else. The airport is on the Route 41, from there you can catch a Bus that goes to Vicuña and then pick a Taxi to Gualliguaica. Once in Gualliguaica it's walking distance to the beach.
To get to Gualliguaica, the closest village, you must head east from La Serena. Take the road called 'Ruta de las Estrellas' (Route 41), the same that leads to Vicuña. 52km into the road turn left and take the road that leads to Gualliguaica, at this point you will have seen the lake from the road. You can also fly to La Serena from Santiago or somewhere else. The airport is on the Route 41, from there you can catch a Bus that goes to Vicuña and then pick a Taxi to Gualliguaica. Once in Gualliguaica it's walking distance to the beach.
A wetsuit is recommended all year. Warm water from September to April, you can use wetsuit 2 or 3 mm, thicker one is not necessary at that time. Every time it's sunny, sun block is advised, Chile's sun burns a lot, be aware of it, you will never feel cold.
There is
Thermal wind
at Puclaro, Chile.
There is wind almost every day due to the Thermal + Venturi Effect caused by the Elqui Valley. In high season, September to April, the wind ranges from 20-35 knts, the wind picks up around 10 am and drops after sunset (around 8 to 9 pm). From April to September 15-25 knts. with less kiteable hours and usually more gusty. The wind is side shore, which means if you loose your board (and no one is there to help) it will float for a long time before it gets to the shore and pretty far. That also means that if you're in trouble with your kite the same will happen, if you don't know how to self rescue.
The
best moments to come
to Puclaro, Chile are
January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December
.
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
A wetsuit is recommended all year. Warm water from September to April, you can use wetsuit 2 or 3 mm, thicker one is not necessary at that time. Every time it's sunny, sun block is advised, Chile's sun burns a lot, be aware of it, you will never feel cold.
There is
Thermal wind
at Puclaro, Chile.
There is wind almost every day due to the Thermal + Venturi Effect caused by the Elqui Valley. In high season, September to April, the wind ranges from 20-35 knts, the wind picks up around 10 am and drops after sunset (around 8 to 9 pm). From April to September 15-25 knts. with less kiteable hours and usually more gusty. The wind is side shore, which means if you loose your board (and no one is there to help) it will float for a long time before it gets to the shore and pretty far. That also means that if you're in trouble with your kite the same will happen, if you don't know how to self rescue.
The
best moments to come
to Puclaro, Chile are
January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December
.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
Puclaro, Chile is a
Shallow, Flat, Chop and Small waves spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Medium size.
Beach with hard sand. The beach is not safe. Is getting better all the time, but you need to look out for rocks. Wind on the shore is gusty, ask local schools for advise if it's your first time there. Boots are highly recommended.
It's a fresh water reservoir. Flat to choppy water, depending on the wind strength. In the middle you can find wave of 1.6 m height, very nice to jump and to pass it over.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
Puclaro, Chile is a
Shallow, Flat, Chop and Small waves spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Medium size.
Beach with hard sand. The beach is not safe. Is getting better all the time, but you need to look out for rocks. Wind on the shore is gusty, ask local schools for advise if it's your first time there. Boots are highly recommended.
It's a fresh water reservoir. Flat to choppy water, depending on the wind strength. In the middle you can find wave of 1.6 m height, very nice to jump and to pass it over.
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in
January and February
.
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
Careful about the other beach users, especially in
January and February
.
The is
no particular rules
reported
, but as a best practice,
talk to a local before you go on water.
