A practical guide to kitesurfing in Chile

Are you thinking of doing a kitesurfing trip to Chile? Chile is a wonderful country where there are countless spots where you can practise your favourite sport.  In Chile, you can go kitesurfing in the ocean and in our numerous lakes. In the Northern Area and the Central Region, kitesurfing is mainly practised on coastal beaches, whereas in the Southern areas of the country it is mostly practised in lakes and lagoons, especially in the Araucania and the Lakes District. Here we present a list of some of the best kite spots in Chile. We hope you enjoy it!

The best kitesurfing spots in Chile

1. RITOQUE

Ritoque is the most radical wave spot on our part of the Chilean coast. The wind is side on-shore and there are up to 6 or more waves that come from the ocean.

Ritoque is the most radical wave spot on our part of the Chilean coast. The wind is side onshore and there are up to 6 or more rows of waves and big swells that come from the ocean.

2. YELLOW BEACH

With a single wave run, this place is for ocean sailing. Sometimes when the wind hits the shore you can surf and jump on the wave.

With a single row of waves, this spot is for ocean sailing, with big swells out of the bay. Sometimes, when the wind reaches the shore, it is possible to surf and jump on the wave.

3. LOCURA

Calm water beach with off-shore wind. When there is a swell, sometimes a perfect wave comes out to surf and jump…. Only epic occasions.

Flat water beach with offshore wind. When there is a swell, sometimes a perfect wave comes out to surf and jump…. Only epic occasions.

4.THE MOUTH OF ACONCAGUA

On this beach you can sail with a north or south wind. The wave is well ordered and it’s like 2-3 runs. If it is very difficult to enter the sea, you can opt for the swimming pool at the entrance, which has super flat water and a short track to do many gybes.

On this beach it is possible to sail with a north or south wind. The wave is well ordered and it’s like 2-3 rows of waves. If the entrance to the sea is very difficult, you can opt for the pool at the mouth of the river that has super flat water and a short track to make many gibes and some freestyle.

5. THE AROMOS RESERVOIR

This is an excellent place to learn kitesurfing in Chile!
Good atmosphere, small spot but enough to take a few laps. Excellent to escape the coastal valley and go to the sun and wind of Los Aromos.

Good place to learn. Nice setting. Short but still Track to have some planning.

 6. PUCLARO RESERVOIR

The Puclaro Reservoir is the capital of kitesurfing in Chile, it is the place that gathers more people of all the spots in Chile. It is also where the largest number of kite lessons take place. Sports such as kitesurfing, windsurfing and sup are performed. It is located within the Elqui Valley where we can find many entertaining and interesting activities, for this reason, the valley is visited by many people a year, who are forced to go through the Puclaro Reservoir since it is the only route. The reservoir is one of the tourist spots in the Elqui Valley

GENERAL LIST OF KITESURFING SPOTS IN CHILE

Chile offers all kitesurfers the opportunity to practice kitesurfing both in the sea and in the lakes.

From the Norte Grande zone to the Centro zone, kitesurfing is practiced mainly on the coastal beaches. In the South, on the other hand, it is practiced mainly in lakes and lagoons, highlighting the regions of La Araucanía and Los Lagos.

kitesurfing in Atacama and Altiplano Region, Chile

Iquique: Cavancha and Blanca beaches.
Antofagasta: Beaches: Punta Atala, Punta Blanca, Hornillo, Chacaya, Mejillones, Juan López, La Rinconada, Automobile Club, El Huáscar and Amarilla.
Caldera: Ramada, Brava and Mansa beaches.
Bahía Inglesa: La Piscina and Las Machas beaches.
Salt Bay: 134 km. south of Caldera.
Huasco: Beaches: Los Toyos, Tres Playitas and Carrizal Bajo.
La Serena: El Faro, Los Fuertes, La Barca, Mansa, Blanca, Cuatro Esquinas, La Marina, El Pescador, El Corsario, La Sirena, Las Gaviotas and Canto del Agua beaches.
Coquimbo: Peñuelas, Changa, La Herradura, Totoralillo, Lagunillas, Morrillos, Guanaqueros, Blanca, Grande and Socos, Principal, Conchalí and Pichidangui.
Elqui Valley: Puclaro Reservoir (Gualliguaica coast).

kitesurfing in the central region of Chile

Los Molles Beach: 145 km north of Viña del Mar
Pichicuy: 137 km north of Viña del Mar.
Papudo: 82 km north of Viña del Mar.
Zapallar: 72 km north of Viña del Mar.
Maitencillo: 61 km north of Viña del Mar.
Horcón: 44 km north of Viña del Mar.
Quintero: 42 km north of Viña del Mar.
Concón: 20 km north of Viña del Mar.
Reñaca: 6 km north of Viña del Mar.
Laguna Verde: 18 km south of Valparaíso.
Las Docas Beach: 28 km south of Valparaíso.
Quintay Beach: 45 km south of Valparaíso.
Algarrobo: 63 km south of Valparaíso.
El Quisco: 67 km south of Valparaíso.
Isla Negra: 90 km south of Valparaíso.
El Tabo: 75 km south of Valparaíso.
San Sebastián: 87 km south of Valparaíso.
Cartagena: 90 km south of Valparaíso.
Santo Domingo: 108 km south of Valparaíso.
Laguna Aculeo: 65 km southwest of Santiago
Matanzas: 105 km Northwest of Pichilemu.
Pichilemu: 126 km southwest of San Fernando.
Bucalemu: 37 km south of Pichilemu.
Lake Vichuquén: 15 km from Vichuquén.
Colbún Lake: 50 km southeast of Talca.
Iloca: 29 km from Licanten.
Constitution: 113 km from Talca.
Chanco: 47 km from Cauquenes.
Pelluhue: 40 km from Cauquenes.
Curanipe: 49 km from Cauquenes.
Rapel Lake: 101 km west of Rancagua

Araucanía and Los Lagos Region

Lebu: 128 km southwest of Concepción. Big beach.
Lake Lanalhue: 145 km south of Concepción.
Lake Lleu Lleu: 14 km southwest of Contulmo.
Laguna Icalma: 75 km south of Lonquimay.
Lake Villarrica: 87 km southeast of Temuco.
Lake Caburga: 23 km east of Pucón.
Lake Calafquén: 121 km northeast of Valdivia.
Lake Panguipulli: 114 km northeast of Valdivia.
Lake Riñihue: 123 km east of Valdivia.
Ranco Lake: 128 km southeast of Valdivia.
Lake Puyehue: 50 km to the E

Antofagasta, another amazing kitesurfing destination in Chile

In Antofagasta you will find luxurious beaches, with high-class waves and wind, and kitesurfing enthusiasts who expect to receive hundreds of tourists this season.

 THE RINCONADA BEACH:

Located 18 km north of the city of Antofagasta, it is an incredible place to practice kitesurfing, it has on shore winds that make it special for learning this beautiful sport. This spot has warm, turquoise waters and, together with the landscape, make this a magical place, generally with a calm tide, especially for beginner riders.

SANTA MARIA ISLAND:

10 km from La Rinconada beach, bordering Cerro Moreno, we find Santa María Island, a place of immense natural beauty and Biodiversity, where the sea meets in perfect harmony with the desert, here we can enjoy a side wind, with winds between 15 and 30 knots on its best days, with an extensive stretch to navigate makes it ideal for Freeride and Freestyle sessions.

CONSUELO BEACH:

About two kilometers from Santa María Island, we find a paradisiacal bay with winds that can reach 35 knots on a totally flat surface, making it special for Freestyle sessions, here we find off shore winds, ideal for riders. intermediate and advanced, from this point you can do good downwind to Isla Santa María.