Isla Santa Maria Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Chile – Antofagasta)
| Name: | Isla Santa Maria |
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| Type: | reef and point |
| Reliability: | consistent |
| Best Swell: SW | Offshore Wind: ESE |
Isla Santa Maria in Antofagasta is an exposed reef and point break that has consistent surf and can work at any time of the year. Offshore winds blow from the east southeast. Groundswells more frequent than windswells and the best swell direction is from the southwest. A choice of left and right reefs and in addition, there is also a left hand point break. Even when there are waves, it's not likley to be crowded. Take care of rocks and urchins.
Overall Isla Santa Maria Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
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Also see Isla Santa Maria surf quality by season and Isla Santa Maria surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Isla Santa Maria |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Isla Santa Maria:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Penarol | 2 mi |
| Second closest break | Choralillo | 6 mi |
| Third closest break | Cordeles | 11 mi |
| Fourth closest break | La Portada | 12 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Budeo | 17 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Isla Santa Maria: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Brazil Buoy | 1385 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Eastern Caribbean Buoy | 2786 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | East of Martinique Buoy | 2790 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | Western Caribbean Buoy | 2863 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | West Atlantic Buoy | 2865 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Isla Santa Maria: |
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| Closest tide station | Itajaí, Brazil | 1393 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Laguna, Brazil | 1399 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Paranaguá, Brazil | 1400 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Florianópolis, Brazil | 1403 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Imbituba, Brazil | 1404 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Isla Santa Maria: |
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| Closest ski area | Chacaltaya (Bolivia) | 505 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Ski Arpa (Chile) | 638 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Los Penitentes (Argentina) | 648 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Los Puquios (Argentina) | 651 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Portillo (Chile) | 651 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Isla Santa Maria: |
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| Closest city location | Antofagasta (Chile) | 22 mi |
| Second closest city location | Mejillones (Chile) | 24 mi |
| Third closest city location | Tocopilla (Chile) | 96 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Calama (Chile) | 126 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Taltal (Chile) | 137 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to Isla Santa Maria is Cerro Moreno International (Antofagasta) Airport (ANF) in Chile, which is 17 km (11 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to Isla Santa Maria is El Loa (Calama) Airport (CJC), also in Chile, 203 km (126 miles) away.
