Santo Domingo

Santo Domingo is a beach break located on Chile's central coast near Valparaíso, facing northwest toward the Pacific Ocean. The spot features a developed residential area immediately inland with agricultural fields beyond, indicating limited undeveloped space. The coastline is backed by a gray-colored beach zone with sparse vegetation, suggesting a mix of sand and coarse material. This is a protected beach break with relatively mellow conditions, making it suitable primarily for beginner and early-intermediate riders. Average wind speeds of 5.2 knots are marginal for kitesurfing, and the 1.3% wind reliability indicates highly inconsistent conditions—sessions may be infrequent. Average wave heights of 1.63m provide small, manageable swells. The spot works best with northeast winds (side-shore at approximately 45°) to maintain safe offshore conditions. Local infrastructure and residential proximity suggest limited space for equipment setup and beach access. Water conditions are described as rough, which may indicate choppy surface texture rather than large swell. Best suited for those learning in protected conditions with low wave expectations.