KiteGlobeCaleta Matanzas
Caleta Matanzas is a kiteboarding spot near Santiago in Chile, with open ocean conditions and prevailing S, SW wind, best ridden in January, February, March, August, September, October, November, December.
| Country | Chile |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Santiago |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | S, SW |
| Wind type | Thermal |
| Best months | January, February, March, August, September, October, November, December |
| Coordinates | -33.9609, -71.8750 |
About Caleta Matanzas
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. Mostly a windsurfers spot.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Caleta Matanzas?
The best time to kite Caleta Matanzas is January, February, March, August, September, October, November, December, when the S, SW wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Caleta Matanzas offers open ocean conditions with S, SW wind (Thermal wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to Caleta Matanzas?
The beach is located 140 km from Santiago. You can get there by car or bus from Santiago to Matanzas. You can park there in the parking lot of the spot, not on the sand.
Hazards at Caleta Matanzas
Currents, Rocks.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.