Best Time to Ride · Windsurfing · Chile
Windsurfing in Chile
1 windsurfing spots in Chile. The colours show each month: the stronger, the better for windsurfing.
Find the best time to goTap a spot to see when to go: wind, waves, water temperature, sun and rain in every month, from years of weather statistics.
Updated October 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Best time for windsurfing in Chile: January–February, November–December. Then about 13 windy days a month and water around 14°C (5/4 wetsuit and boots).
- Top picks: Matanzas.
MatanzasO'Higgins, Chile · best November–DecemberAdvanced only · 13°C water in season, 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ SCL 118 kmWindy days per month (15+ knots)
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Best time to go →Windy days: days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots between 9:00 and 18:00, averaged over recent years.
Month by month in Chile
| Month | Windy days | Water | Wetsuit | Air |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 12 | 15°C | 5/4 wetsuit and boots | 21°C |
| FebruaryFeb | 12 | 15°C | 5/4 wetsuit and boots | 22°C |
| MarchMar | 11 | 15°C | 5/4 wetsuit and boots | 21°C |
| AprilApr | 2 | 13°C | 5/4 wetsuit and boots | 18°C |
| MayMay | 0 | 12°C | 5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves | 15°C |
| JuneJun | 2 | 12°C | 5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves | 15°C |
| JulyJul | 2 | 12°C | 5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves | 14°C |
| AugustAug | 1 | 13°C | 5/4 wetsuit and boots | 15°C |
| SeptemberSep | 1 | 13°C | 5/4 wetsuit and boots | 16°C |
| OctoberOct | 9 | 12°C | 5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves | 17°C |
| NovemberNov | 15 | 13°C | 5/4 wetsuit and boots | 19°C |
| DecemberDec | 15 | 13°C | 5/4 wetsuit and boots | 21°C |
Best months highlighted. Air: average daytime high.
Questions
When is the best time for windsurfing in Chile?
Best time for windsurfing in Chile: January–February, November–December. Then about 13 windy days a month and water around 14°C (5/4 wetsuit and boots).
What wetsuit do I need in Chile?
It depends on the month: about 15°C water in February (5/4 wetsuit and boots) and about 12°C in July (5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves).
Is Chile good for beginners?
The spots here suit intermediate and advanced riders more than beginners.
Which airport is closest?
Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL), 118 km from Matanzas.
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