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About this spot
Matanzas, north of Pichilemu, is famous for windsurfing and kite wave riding. From about October to March a strong south to south-westerly wind builds in the afternoons over a powerful Pacific swell.
Big waves, rocks and cold Humboldt-current water make it a spot for experienced wave riders. A thick wetsuit is needed all year. Whether a school teaches here should be checked locally.
3-day forecast
Speed / gusts in knots. Colour = rideability for this spot. Bottom row = recommended kite size for your weight — not recommended outside this spot's 16–32 kn range.
Conditions
- Water
- waves
- Depth
- Deep outside the breaks
- Seabed
- sand, rocks
- Skill
- expert
- Beginners
- Expert only
- Wind range
- 16 kn – 32 kn
Access & parking
Coast road north of Pichilemu.
Parking: Informal parking by the beach.
Amenities
- Small lodges and restaurants
Needs local verification: Compiled in October 2026 from independent spot guides. Whether schools currently teach at each spot, launch areas, access and any local rules all need confirming on site; the difficulty labels are not confirmed by a school or club. Coordinates are approximate, not verified launch points. No verified live webcam was found, so the camera links open Windy's webcam search instead of a local feed.
Local hazards
- Powerful waves and rocks
- Cold water — thick wetsuit all year
- Strong currents