Pichilemu Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Chile – Santiago)
| Name: | Pichilemu |
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| Type: | reef and point |
| Reliability: | very consistent |
| Best Swell: SW | Offshore Wind: E |
Pichilemu in Santiago is an exposed reef and point break that has very consistent waves. Winter is the best time of year for surfing here. Offshore winds are from the east. Groundswells more frequent than windswells and the ideal swell angle is from the southwest. A left hand reef break and there is a left hand point break too. When the surf is up, it can get quite busy in the water. Submerged rocks are a hazard.
Overall Pichilemu 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 Pichilemu surf quality by season and Pichilemu surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Pichilemu |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Pichilemu:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Infernillo | 6 mi |
| Second closest break | Punta de Lobos | 9 mi |
| Third closest break | Punta Topocalma | 12 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Matanzas | 24 mi |
| Fifth closest break | La Boquilla | 28 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Pichilemu: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Brazil Buoy | 1296 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | East of Martinique Buoy | 3520 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Eastern Caribbean Buoy | 3537 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | Western Caribbean Buoy | 3571 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | West Atlantic Buoy | 3580 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Pichilemu: |
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| Closest tide station | Port Louis (Berkeley Sound), Falkland Islands | 1377 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Stanley Harbor, Falkland Islands | 1393 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Laguna, Brazil | 1423 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Imbituba, Brazil | 1438 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Florianópolis, Brazil | 1459 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Pichilemu: |
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| Closest ski area | Chapa Verde (Chile) | 84 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Lagunillas Ski Center (Chile) | 109 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Farellones (Chile) | 117 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | La Parva (Chile) | 118 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | El Colorado (Chile) | 121 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Pichilemu: |
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| Closest city location | Santa Cruz (Chile) | 42 mi |
| Second closest city location | San Vicente (Chile) | 52 mi |
| Third closest city location | San Antonio (Chile) | 53 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Chimbarongo (Chile) | 60 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Teno (Chile) | 60 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to Pichilemu is Los Cerrillos (Santiago) Airport (ULC) in Chile, which is 149 km (93 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to Pichilemu is Arturo Merino Benitez International (Santiago) Airport (SCL), also in Chile, 150 km (93 miles) away.
