Playa Punta Blanca
Équateur · Santa Elena Province
Playa Punta Blanca, in the province of Santa Elena, is a beach appreciated by local riders for its easy access and tranquil atmosphere. It is a spot especially interesting when the wind is well established and the swell remains contained.
The setting is quite open, with navigation heavily depending on the day's conditions. On good days, it is an accessible spot, without a factory-like atmosphere, with a more enjoyable practice at the right tide.
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The wind often arrives in side-on to side-shore depending on the beach orientation and local weather situation, allowing for relatively comfortable navigation when it is steady enough. With a score announced at 16/100 and only 8 kts, the current conditions are too weak for a real kitesurfing session, and one generally has to wait for a clear strengthening of the flow. The best sessions occur when the wind settles firmly and remains clean, with a clear navigation area offshore and a launch point to be chosen carefully according to the state of the shore. The water surface can become more interesting when the sea is not well-formed, but one must remain attentive to local variations and the presence of possible backwash areas near the shore. The launch area must remain wide and clear, as on this type of beach, gusts and the presence of bathers can complicate the start. The use of the spot is simpler when the tide and swell do not bring too much disorder to the shoreline.
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