🇨🇱Chile·South America

La Rinconada, Chile

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Wind

S

Best Season

Jan–Dec

Water

Chop

About This Spot

La Rinconada, Chile is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in Chile.

Situated in South America, the spot offers Chop water conditions, making it ideal for beginners and experienced riders alike.

With S winds, peaking from January to December, La Rinconada, Chile delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.

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Why Riders Love It

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.

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When to Go

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.

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What to Expect

Cool clear water, choppy, no waves.

Wind & Conditions

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S
Best wind direction

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.

Best Months

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Water Conditions

Chop

Cool clear water, choppy, no waves.

Medium beachSand💧 Clean

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Facilities & Access

🅿️Parking✓ Available
🚻Toilets
🍹Beach Bar / Food
📚Lessons Available
🏨Accommodation
🛟Rescue Service
🪁Gear Rental
🚿Showers

📍 Getting There

🚶Short walk to the beach

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.

Location

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La Rinconada, Chile

-23.4642°N, -70.5034°E

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