San Roque - La Soleada

San Roque, Argentina
Community spot

About this spot

  • 12-25 kt
  • Sur · Sudoeste · Norte
  • Choppy
  • Intermediate
  • Best: août–déc

La Soleada is on the east coast of Lago San Roque, below the village of San Roque, where the lake narrows between San Roque and Villa Parque Síquiman. Launching takes place on the open strip of shore at the foot of the path down from the houses, and riding is done in the narrows. The narrowing accelerates the wind (venturi effect): with South and North winds, which run along the narrows, it blows stronger and gustier here than in the rest of the lake. The Southwest, the most frequent wind on the lake according to forecasts, comes side-on towards this shore. It is suitable for kitesurf, wingfoil, windsurf and SUP. There are no services on the shore nor lifeguards: do not go out alone. The reservoir level changes significantly between years and leaves logs, rocks and mud exposed. In summer, check the algae alerts before getting into the water. In case of emergency call 911 (ambulances 107). The best time is from August to December. Photos: "Costa lago en Comuna San Roque" by Miguel Alberto Cuello (CC BY-SA 3.0), via Wikimedia Commons; "San Roque, Córdoba, Argentina 05" by Jmmuguerza (CC BY-SA 4.0), via Wikimedia Commons; "San Roque, Córdoba, Argentina 07" by Jmmuguerza (CC BY-SA 4.0), via Wikimedia Commons.

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What this spot offers

Parking Not available
Toilets Not available
Showers Not available
Kite School Not available
Rescue Service Not available
Equipment Rental Not available
Restaurant Available
First Aid Not available

Safety and Conditions

Launch zone
Challenging
Hazards
Accelerated and gusty wind in the narrows (venturi effect)Gusty and shifting wind due to the mountainsMotorboats, jet skis and sailing boatsVariable lake level: logs, rocks and mud exposed in dry yearsAlgae (cyanobacteria) in summer: avoid swallowing water
Obstacles
Trees and bushes behind the shoreline stripOld road next to the water
Emergency
911