Ria de Chelem, Mexico is a Shallow and Flat spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW and WSW
.
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
There is
Food
available on the spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy
Nightlife
close to Ria de Chelem, Mexico !
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about.
Please refer to the
Riding Conditions section
below.
Ria de Chelem, Mexico is a Shallow and Flat spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW and WSW
.
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
There is
Food
available on the spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy
Nightlife
close to Ria de Chelem, Mexico !
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about.
Please refer to the
Riding Conditions section
below.
How to get there
You can get to The Ria the Chelem by bus. If you are in Progreso (the nearest city with bus station) it should take about 15 to 20 minutes to get to the Ria the Chelem; if you are in Mérida (the capital city) it should take about 45 mins to 1 hour to get there. You can also contact the local Kiteschool "Yuckite" for transport service (info@yuckite.com, Cel. 9992790255). If you rent a car, it should take about 30 mins to get to the Ria de Chelem from Merida. The best way to get there is to take the highway that runs from Merida to Progreso, but before you get to Progreso you should take the turn to the right that takes you to the bridge that cross over the highway to Progreso; this road takes you directly to Chelem town.
You can get to The Ria the Chelem by bus. If you are in Progreso (the nearest city with bus station) it should take about 15 to 20 minutes to get to the Ria the Chelem; if you are in Mérida (the capital city) it should take about 45 mins to 1 hour to get there. You can also contact the local Kiteschool "Yuckite" for transport service (info@yuckite.com, Cel. 9992790255). If you rent a car, it should take about 30 mins to get to the Ria de Chelem from Merida. The best way to get there is to take the highway that runs from Merida to Progreso, but before you get to Progreso you should take the turn to the right that takes you to the bridge that cross over the highway to Progreso; this road takes you directly to Chelem town.
The water is warm almost all year round at the Ria, but in winter a shorty could be needed. The wind at the Ria is very warm because it comes from the ground.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW and WSW
.
There is
Thermal wind
at Ria de Chelem, Mexico.
The best part of season is between February and May, when the Southeast winds are pulled up by the North fronts winds coming from the North Pole. The high pressure of the North front enhances the thermal effect in the mornings when the soil is cool and the water in the ocean is warm; the wind at the Ria just lasts a couple of hours (mostly from 8am to 12pm) until the soil is heated up by the sun and the water in the ocean is cooled down by the thermal inertia, then the wind starts to blow from the ocean to the shore and you must go to Progreso to continue kiting.
Wind
usually
blows
from SE, SSE, S and SSW
on the spot.
The
best moments to come
to Ria de Chelem, Mexico are
February, March, April and May
.
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
The water is warm almost all year round at the Ria, but in winter a shorty could be needed. The wind at the Ria is very warm because it comes from the ground.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW and WSW
.
There is
Thermal wind
at Ria de Chelem, Mexico.
The best part of season is between February and May, when the Southeast winds are pulled up by the North fronts winds coming from the North Pole. The high pressure of the North front enhances the thermal effect in the mornings when the soil is cool and the water in the ocean is warm; the wind at the Ria just lasts a couple of hours (mostly from 8am to 12pm) until the soil is heated up by the sun and the water in the ocean is cooled down by the thermal inertia, then the wind starts to blow from the ocean to the shore and you must go to Progreso to continue kiting.
Wind
usually
blows
from SE, SSE, S and SSW
on the spot.
The
best moments to come
to Ria de Chelem, Mexico are
February, March, April and May
.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
Ria de Chelem, Mexico is a
Shallow and Flat spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Small size.
The ground is hard, you should watch out the little stones in the ground when setting your gear and take care of your feet. There is a power line in the launching/landing area. It's not a high voltage power line, but users most be careful when launching/landing kites.
The water at the Ria de Chelem is warm and shallow, about 1.5 m almost everywhere at the Ria. There are no waves, but as the wind picks up it can get a little bit choppy, not too much. The water is clean but it looks a little bit brown because of the seaweed in the bottom. There's almost no current at the Ria. There are some stakes (maybe 3 or 4) in the water but you can see them clearly.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
Ria de Chelem, Mexico is a
Shallow and Flat spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Small size.
The ground is hard, you should watch out the little stones in the ground when setting your gear and take care of your feet. There is a power line in the launching/landing area. It's not a high voltage power line, but users most be careful when launching/landing kites.
The water at the Ria de Chelem is warm and shallow, about 1.5 m almost everywhere at the Ria. There are no waves, but as the wind picks up it can get a little bit choppy, not too much. The water is clean but it looks a little bit brown because of the seaweed in the bottom. There's almost no current at the Ria. There are some stakes (maybe 3 or 4) in the water but you can see them clearly.
Need to know
There is
no beach users
reported here.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Boats, Shells and Stakes
.
Beach risks reported:
Stones,Shells,Power Lines
.
There are
riding zones
on the spot, be sure you respect them.
Need to know
Need to know
There is
no beach users
reported here.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Boats, Shells and Stakes
.
Beach risks reported:
Stones,Shells,Power Lines
.
There are
riding zones
on the spot, be sure you respect them.
Ria de Chelem is surrounded by mangroves where many kinds of birds put their nests. So try not to kite very close or into the mangroves area in order to respect the local wildlife. Local riders pay a 10 Pesos fee to the "Cooperativa de Chelem", who are in charge of cleaning the bathrooms, the kitespot area and helps kiters to launch and land their kites.
Webcams around Ria de Chelem, Mexico
Webcams around Ria de Chelem, Mexico
Weather Forecast for the next 10days
Wind and Temperature over the past years
Wind and Temperature over the past years
More about Kitesurfing in Progreso
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