KiteGlobeLa Rinconada
La Rinconada is a kiteboarding spot near Antofagasta in Chile, with open ocean conditions and prevailing S wind, best ridden in January, February, March, September, October, 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, September, October, November, December |
| Coordinates | -23.4642, -70.5034 |
About La Rinconada
Cool clear water, choppy, no waves.
When is the best time to kitesurf at La Rinconada?
The best time to kite La Rinconada is January, February, March, September, October, November, December, when the S wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
La Rinconada offers open ocean conditions with S wind (Thermal wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to La Rinconada?
You have to take a 2 hour flight or a 20 hour bus from Santiago to Antofagasta city. In Antofagasta you have to take a taxi to the Rinconada beach, the beach is very long (about 3 km) and has an East-West orientation, tell the taxi driver to leave you at the West point, at the natural reserve area. Over there you can prepare your camping and get ready to have a great time.
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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.