Just 2.5 to 3 hours south of Santiago, Matanzas offers a world-class experience with multiple spots for all skill levels within 20 minutes of each other. La Boca delivers flat water ideal for beginners, surrounded by swans. Las Brisas and Roca Cuadrada feature consistent waves. Pupuya attracts big air riders with powerful Surazo wind and kickers. The region blends farm landscapes directly onto several beaches, with restaurants, clubs, and nearby wine tours. Strong winds arrive almost daily except winter months, though water is cold year-round.
Wind strength
Consistency
Wind quality
Water
Water temp
Boosting direction
Woo big-air record: 17.9 m by Greg Main-Baillie · bottom-end kite 15m+
Typical month-by-month snapshot — use live forecasts before you go.
| Month | Wind chance | Avg wind | Air °C | Water °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12% | 9.6 kt | 17.7 | 14.3 |
| Feb | 13% | 8.4 kt | 18.1 | 14.9 |
| Mar | 2% | 8.5 kt | 17.4 | 15.5 |
| Apr | 6% | 8 kt | 15.3 | 12.9 |
| May | 0% | 6.4 kt | 13.1 | 12.4 |
| Jun | 4% | 6.7 kt | 11.8 | 12.7 |
| Jul | 9% | 7.2 kt | 10.7 | 12.4 |
| Aug | 4% | 7.4 kt | 11.5 | 13 |
| Sep | 2% | 7.6 kt | 12.1 | 12.4 |
| Oct | 5% | 9.2 kt | 14 | 12.6 |
| Nov | 10% | 9.5 kt | 15.5 | 12.4 |
| Dec | 17% | 9.9 kt | 17.6 | 12.5 |
8.0/10
By car: Parking varies by spot — check local signs and kite school partners.
Shuttle: Many schools offer pickups from nearby towns.
Getting there
Car needed
Cost of a kite day
Internet
Local infrastructure
via OpenWeather
via Windy.com
