Punta Gruesa Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Chile – Tarapaca)
| Name: | Punta Gruesa |
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| Type: | reef |
| Reliability: | very consistent |
| Best Swell: SSW | Offshore Wind: ENE |
Punta Gruesa in Tarapaca is an exposed reef break that has very reliable surf. Winter is the optimum time of year for surfing here. Offshore winds are from the east northeast. Clean groundswells prevail and the ideal swell angle is from the south southwest. A left hand reef. Best around mid tide when the tide is rising. Even when there are waves, it's not likley to be crowded. Beware of rocks and urchins.
Overall Punta Gruesa 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 Punta Gruesa surf quality by season and Punta Gruesa surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Punta Gruesa |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Punta Gruesa:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Huayquique | 0 mi |
| Second closest break | El Faro | 1 mi |
| Third closest break | La Punta Uno | 1 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Playa Brava | 1 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Playa Cavancha | 1 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Punta Gruesa: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Brazil Buoy | 1477 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Eastern Caribbean Buoy | 2565 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | East of Martinique Buoy | 2576 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | West Atlantic Buoy | 2656 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Western Caribbean Buoy | 2662 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Punta Gruesa: |
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| Closest tide station | Paranaguá, Brazil | 1428 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Itajaí, Brazil | 1436 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Florianópolis, Brazil | 1453 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Cananéia, Brazil | 1454 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Laguna, Brazil | 1459 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Punta Gruesa: |
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| Closest ski area | Chacaltaya (Bolivia) | 290 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Ski Arpa (Chile) | 858 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Los Penitentes (Argentina) | 867 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Los Puquios (Argentina) | 870 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Portillo (Chile) | 871 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Punta Gruesa: |
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| Closest city location | Iquique (Chile) | 1 mi |
| Second closest city location | Patillos (Chile) | 35 mi |
| Third closest city location | Arica (Chile) | 121 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Tocopilla (Chile) | 128 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Tacna (Peru) | 155 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to Punta Gruesa is Diego Aracena International (Iquique) Airport (IQQ) in Chile, which is 33 km (20 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to Punta Gruesa is Chacalluta (Arica) Airport (ARI), also in Chile, 211 km (131 miles) away.
