KiteGlobeIsla Santa Maria
Isla Santa Maria is a kiteboarding spot near Antofagasta in Chile, with open ocean conditions and prevailing S wind, best ridden in January, February, March, April, November, December.
| Country | Chile |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Antofagasta |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | S |
| Wind type | Thermal |
| Best months | January, February, March, April, November, December |
| Coordinates | -23.4417, -70.5970 |
About Isla Santa Maria
Flat water, there are no waves and not much difference between tides.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Isla Santa Maria?
The best time to kite Isla Santa Maria is January, February, March, April, November, December, when the S wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Isla Santa Maria offers open ocean conditions with S wind (Thermal wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to Isla Santa Maria?
If you get to Chile through Santiago Airport, take a 2 hour flight to Antofagasta city (or a 20 hour bus to the same city) - when you get to Antofagasta take a taxi to 'La Isla Santa Maria' book a pick up also with the taxi - or have someone local take you back to the city - you can camp at the spot too.
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4 kite schools operate in Chile. See kite schools in Chile →
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.