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🏄 El Yeso

Name: El Yeso
Address: CL
Price range: $$

7.5

Open$$kite spotbeginner friendly

About El Yeso

El Yeso is a flat-water lagoon spot in Chile's Atacama region, ideal for beginner progression and light-wind days. The protected bay environment minimizes chop and creates predictable conditions suitable for learning fundamental techniques. The sheltered geography makes it accessible even when winds are marginal elsewhere. This spot emphasizes skill development over challenging conditions, making it valuable for building confidence and board control.

Amenities

Flat lagoon waterProtected launchSheltered bay

Highlights

Flat water lagoon
Beginner-friendly
Protected bay
Light wind capable

Wind forecast (6 days)

via OpenWeather

SAT4ktgust 3Light

SUN6ktgust 5Light

MON6ktgust 4Light

TUE6ktgust 5Light

WED6ktgust 5Light

THU2ktgust 2Light

Live webcams

via Windy.com

Recoleta › South-west: Terrazas San Cristóbal

4.7 km away

Huechuraba › North: Avenida Santa Clara

6.7 km away

Santiago › North: Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport

10.0 km away

La Reina › South: Aerodromo Tobalaba - Eulogio Sanchez

13.1 km away

La Reina › North-east: Tobalaba North

13.2 km away

Lo Barnechea: Los Trapenses › East: Cerro del Medio

15.2 km away

Colina › North-east

34.3 km away

Lo Barnechea › West: Cerro Colorado

41.3 km away

Wind & conditions

Wind reliability0.0
Avg wind (peak months)8–9 kt
Water temp8–19 °C
Best seasonAround Jan

Season Stats

Typical month-by-month snapshot — use live forecasts before you go.

Month	Wind chance	Avg wind	Air °C	Water °C
Jan	0%	8.5 kt	21.4	19.4
Feb	0%	7.8 kt	21.4	19.4
Mar	0%	7.5 kt	20.3	18.3
Apr	0%	6.5 kt	16.9	14.9
May	0%	4.6 kt	13.3	11.3
Jun	0%	4.4 kt	11.1	9.1
Jul	0%	4.4 kt	10.2	8.2
Aug	0%	5 kt	11.3	9.3
Sep	0%	5.5 kt	12.3	10.3
Oct	0%	7 kt	15.5	13.5
Nov	0%	7.7 kt	18.3	16.3
Dec	0%	8.6 kt	21.3	19.3