Playa de Matanzas ( ID playa_de_matanzas )
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Continent: South America
Country: Chile
Next Big City (Airport): Santiago
Next Town: Navidad
Latitude: -33.9569
Longitude: -71.8703
Type:
- Ocean
Rider Ability:
- Intermediate
Good for:
- Kitesurfing
Features:
- Rooms
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Type:
- Medium Wave (1-3m)
Hazards:
- Currents
Quality:
- Clean
Best Tide:
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Excellent waves. Cross onshore and more onshore as you ride. Good from 1 to 6 meters, lots of swell, very, very strong currents that suck wind from your kite, rock hazards on inside. Not an easy wave to ride well, not for beginners.Edit
Type:
- Sand
Size:
- Medium
Hazards:
No Information
Beach crowds:
- None
Sandy beach. The launch is easy, self landing almost impossible, all landings sketchy.Edit
Spring:
- Normal Wetsuit
Summer:
- Normal Wetsuit
Fall:
- Normal Wetsuit
Winter:
- Normal Wetsuit
A wetsuit is always needed. Wetsuit 4/3 seam sealed minimum required, hood, gloves, booties highly recommended.Edit
Wind Statistic Wind Forecast Wind Report
Best Months:
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Wind Type:
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Best Direction:
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Main Direction:
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Devil winds on inside in some places. Due to the current the wind on the water feels less strong.Edit
Transport:
- Car
Access:
- Short Walk
The beach is located 140 km from Santiago. You can get there by car or bus from Santiago to Matanzas. Four wheel drive or walk one mile on beach.Edit
Respect for local riders mandatory.Edit
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