La Punta Dos Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Chile – Tarapaca)
| Name: | La Punta Dos |
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| Type: | reef |
| Reliability: | very consistent |
| Best Swell: NW | Offshore Wind: ENE |
La Punta Dos in Tarapaca is an exposed reef break that is usually a safe bet. Summer offers the best conditions for surfing. The best wind direction is from the east northeast. Tends to receive distant groundswells and the best swell direction is from the northwest. There is a right hand reef break. Best around high tide. Relatively few surfers here, even on good days. Beware of rocks and urchins.
Overall La Punta Dos 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 La Punta Dos surf quality by season and La Punta Dos surf quality by month.
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Use this relief map to navigate to Chile - Tarapaca surf breaks and tide stations that are in the area of La Punta Dos
Visitor Reviews of La Punta Dos |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to La Punta Dos:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Intendencia | 0 mi |
| Second closest break | La Piscina | 1 mi |
| Third closest break | La Urraca | 1 mi |
| Fourth closest break | El Colegio | 1 mi |
| Fifth closest break | La Punta Uno | 1 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to La Punta Dos: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Brazil Buoy | 1479 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Eastern Caribbean Buoy | 2563 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | East of Martinique Buoy | 2574 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | West Atlantic Buoy | 2655 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Western Caribbean Buoy | 2660 mi |
Tide stations nearest to La Punta Dos: |
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| Closest tide station | Paranaguá, Brazil | 1429 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Itajaí, Brazil | 1437 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Florianópolis, Brazil | 1454 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Cananéia, Brazil | 1455 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Laguna, Brazil | 1460 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to La Punta Dos: |
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| Closest ski area | Chacaltaya (Bolivia) | 288 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Ski Arpa (Chile) | 860 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Los Penitentes (Argentina) | 869 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Los Puquios (Argentina) | 872 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Portillo (Chile) | 873 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to La Punta Dos: |
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| Closest city location | Iquique (Chile) | 3 mi |
| Second closest city location | Patillos (Chile) | 37 mi |
| Third closest city location | Arica (Chile) | 119 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Tocopilla (Chile) | 130 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Tacna (Peru) | 153 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to La Punta Dos is Diego Aracena International (Iquique) Airport (IQQ) in Chile, which is 36 km (22 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to La Punta Dos is Chacalluta (Arica) Airport (ARI), also in Chile, 208 km (129 miles) away.
