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Level 5/10

Matanzas

O'Higgins Region, Chile
🪨Rocks🌀Strong rips

Matanzas is Chile's premier kitesurfing spot. Surfers: mornings only.

Spot Details

Swell Requirements

Optimal direction
SW (220°)
Direction range
190° - 260°
Size range
1m - 3.5m
Ideal period
16s+

Wind Requirements

Optimal direction
E (85°)
Offshore range
45° - 125°
Best window
morning

Tide Requirements

Optimal tide
mid to high
Optimal range
0.4m - 1.5m

Water temp

13°C

Wetsuit

4/3mm fullsuit

Difficulty

5/10

Crowd level

4/10

Access: Famous kitesurfing spot. Mornings for surfing.

Getting There

Airport
SCL
Drive time
150 min

Best Season

Peak: Apr-Sep

Secondary: Mar, Oct

Famous for strong afternoon winds. Morning surf.

Data Quality

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Verified by Surfline, Wannasurf