Valle del Elqui's Puclaro Dam hosts year-round wind—a rarity in kitesurfing. Venturi-accelerated breezes funnel through the Elqui Valley's mountains, generating 20–25 knots daily; August–May brings stronger sessions while June–July offers sporadic days. The high-altitude, ultra-dry desert landscape creates ideal thermal wind-generation conditions and exceptional star-gazing opportunities. Nearby Gualliguaica village provides hostels and basic services; Vicuña offers dining and supplies. Observatories including Mamalluca and Pisco Elqui distilleries reward no-wind days. Strikingly affordable pricing and minimal crowds make this remote Chilean gem an exceptional value destination for committed riders.
Wind strength
Consistency
Wind quality
Water
Water temp
Boosting direction
Woo big-air record: 21 m by Man Giorgio Caiozzi Woman Margarita Hartwig · bottom-end kite 20m+
Typical month-by-month snapshot — use live forecasts before you go.
| Month | Wind chance | Avg wind | Air °C | Water °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 0% | 5.1 kt | 17.1 | 15.1 |
| Feb | 0% | 4.9 kt | 17.2 | 15.2 |
| Mar | 0% | 4.7 kt | 16.6 | 14.6 |
| Apr | 0% | 4.3 kt | 14.3 | 12.3 |
| May | 0% | 4 kt | 12.5 | 10.5 |
| Jun | 0% | 3.7 kt | 10 | 8 |
| Jul | 0% | 4 kt | 9.2 | 7.2 |
| Aug | 0% | 4.1 kt | 10.9 | 8.9 |
| Sep | 0% | 4.6 kt | 10.7 | 8.7 |
| Oct | 0% | 5 kt | 12.7 | 10.7 |
| Nov | 0% | 5.1 kt | 15.1 | 13.1 |
| Dec | 0% | 5 kt | 16.9 | 14.9 |
8.5/10
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 Windy.com
via OpenWeather
