About This Spot
Dunas de Chachalacas, Mexico is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in Mexico.
Situated in North America, the spot offers Chop and Small waves and Medium waves and Big waves water conditions, making it ideal for experienced riders pushing their limits.
With N–E–SE winds, peaking from January to December, Dunas de Chachalacas, Mexico delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
Winds from the North can be very strong, unkiteable, but doable on a small windsurf sail. The Norte season is from mid October to early April, with a cold front coming down about once a week, in varying intensities. The `Nortes` can reach up to 80 knots in the gusts, but are normally 15-45 knots. Normally they hit very strong, and pass in one or two days, ending with very kiteable 15-25 knot winds as they pass. They are normally pretty stable, but sometimes gusty. There is a very long point, which makes kitesurfing possible in any wind direction between N, E and S. There is also some good Southeast winds from March to June. There is a thermal there, because of the dunes, but this wind is mostly about 15 knots, but nice and steady.
When to Go
Normally it is quite warm, only when there are cold fronts coming down from the north `Nortes` you will you need a shorty to stay comfortable. The temperature during the day, can be quite hot, use sunscreen, the sun is pretty strong. The water is not cold, can get a little bit chilly during cold fronts, but at most you will need a shorty.
What to Expect
There are big waves when cold fronts come down, with a lot of wind chop. You can find some flat water as well, in between waves.
Wind & Conditions
N · E · SE · S
Best wind direction
Winds from the North can be very strong, unkiteable, but doable on a small windsurf sail. The Norte season is from mid October to early April, with a cold front coming down about once a week, in varying intensities. The `Nortes` can reach up to 80 knots in the gusts, but are normally 15-45 knots. Normally they hit very strong, and pass in one or two days, ending with very kiteable 15-25 knot winds as they pass. They are normally pretty stable, but sometimes gusty. There is a very long point, which makes kitesurfing possible in any wind direction between N, E and S. There is also some good Southeast winds from March to June. There is a thermal there, because of the dunes, but this wind is mostly about 15 knots, but nice and steady.
Best Months
Water Conditions
There are big waves when cold fronts come down, with a lot of wind chop. You can find some flat water as well, in between waves.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚗No walk to the beach
From Veracruz take the `Carreter de Cuota` towards the North to a town called `Cardel`, you will drive for about 30-45 minutes, and exit at the sign that says `Cardel` or `Dunas de Chachalacas`. Ask for the Dunas de Chachalacas, and once at the beach, go on the beach (yes it is legal to drive on the beach in Mexico!) and drive north to the dunes until you arrive at the dunes. Take out your stuff and ride, or climb up on top of the dunes for a spectacular view!
Location
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