San Clemente del Tuyú - Punta Rasa

About this spot

• air14-25 kt
• exploreNorte · Noreste · Noroeste
• wavesFlat
• signal_cellular_altBeginner
• calendar_monthBest: Jan–Dec

Punta Rasa is the northern tip of Cape San Antonio, about 8 km from San Clemente del Tuyú, within the Punta Rasa Nature Reserve and the Samborombón Bay wildlife refuge. You ride on the bay side, southwest of the point, in flat and very shallow water: it is one of the easiest spots to learn or practice in flat water on the Buenos Aires coast. Schools wait for North, Northeast or Northwest winds of 16 to 22 kt; the best months are from November to March and courses run from October to April. Southerly and Southwesterly winds should be avoided: they are gusty and have previously dragged kiters towards the open estuary. The tide rules: at low tide the water retreats and the rideable area shrinks. It is reached via a sandy track from Calle 2 in San Clemente, towards Termas Marinas; with spring tides or a sudestada it floods, so a high vehicle or 4x4 is advisable. Park on the shell ridge at the end of the track and set up on the beach. There are no services: no toilets, no shade, no water, no lifeguards and no rescue boat. Wear booties because of the shells, take your rubbish with you and do not pass through the flocks of birds. For emergencies in the water, Prefectura Naval: 106. On summer weekends the beach fills up with schools, fishermen and cars. Photos: "Faro San Antonio, Punta Rasa extremo norte del cabo San Antonio" by Gabrielsus (Public domain), via Wikimedia Commons.

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