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Valparaíso, Chile

Matanzas

Advanced Beach break Sand bottom Peels both 1–3.5 m Any tide

A wind-cranking bay south of Punta de Lobos that has become Chile's kitesurfing capital — and a solid, heavy beachbreak for surfers on big southwest days. The wind is constant; the waves are serious; the cliffs above are lined with gear tests.

Hazards

RipStrong CurrentCold Water

Conditions

Best swell
SW, SSW, S
Best wind
N, NE
Season
Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul
Wave size
1–3.5 m
Wave quality
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Consistency
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Crowd
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Coordinates
-33.7300, -71.6650

Facilities

ParkingToiletsCafeCamping

Sources