Seasonality

Consistent NW swell. Best season for surf on the west coast.

Weak, irregular wind. Few kitesurf days.

Occasional S wind. Not very rideable.

Water temp: 14–16°C. 4/3mm wetsuit required.

Moderate swell. Smaller but more consistent waves.

Nortada wind starting. Windy days in the north.

Mixed conditions. Thermal wind increasing.

Water temp: 14–17°C. 3/2mm wetsuit.

Small swell. Beginner waves. South coast works best.

Strong Nortada in the north. Best season for kitesurf and windsurf.

Predictable Nortada (20–30kt in the north). Top conditions for downwind.

Water temp: 17–22°C. Short wetsuit or rashguard only.

Swell returning. Consistent waves, smaller crowds.

Nortada fading. Still some good days early on.

Variable wind. Good windsurf window in the south.

Water temp: 16–19°C. 3/2mm wetsuit.