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Rio Copiapo

📍 Antofagasta, Chile · Kiteboarding spot

Rio Copiapo is a kiteboarding spot near Antofagasta in Chile, with open ocean conditions and prevailing S, SW wind, best ridden in January, February, March, August, September, October, November, December.

CountryChile
Nearest townAntofagasta
Water typeOpen ocean
LaunchOcean
Best wind directionS, SW
Wind typeThermal
Best monthsJanuary, February, March, August, September, October, November, December
Coordinates-27.3124, -70.9308

About Rio Copiapo

Water: Small wave, Medium wave

When is the best time to kitesurf at Rio Copiapo?

The best time to kite Rio Copiapo is January, February, March, August, September, October, November, December, when the S, SW wind is most reliable.

What are the wind and water conditions?

Rio Copiapo offers open ocean conditions with S, SW wind (Thermal wind), launching from ocean.

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Where can I take kite lessons near Rio Copiapo?

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.