About This Spot
Puclaro, Chile is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in Chile.
Situated in South America, the spot offers Shallow and Flat and Chop and Small waves water conditions, making it ideal for beginners and experienced riders alike.
With reliable winds, peaking from January to December, Puclaro, Chile delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
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.
When to Go
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.
What to Expect
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.
Wind & Conditions
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.
Best Months
Water Conditions
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.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚶Short walk 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.
Location
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