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About this spot
Embalse Puclaro is a reservoir in the Elqui Valley, inland from La Serena. On most afternoons a thermal westerly wind funnels up the valley across the lake, giving flat to choppy freshwater riding.
Water levels vary with drought and season, which changes the launch and shoreline. The wind can be gusty near the valley sides. Whether a school currently teaches here needs checking 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 14–28 kn range.
Conditions
- Water
- flat, choppy
- Depth
- Varies with the reservoir level
- Seabed
- mud, rocks
- Skill
- intermediate, expert
- Beginners
- Not for beginners — intermediate and up
- Wind range
- 14 kn – 28 kn
Access & parking
Elqui Valley road (Ruta 41) east of Vicuña direction from La Serena.
Parking: Informal parking by the lakeshore.
Amenities
- Services in Vicuña
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
- Gusty wind near the valley sides
- Changing water level and exposed rocks
- Freshwater — less buoyancy