Punta Topocalma Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Chile – Santiago)
| Name: | Punta Topocalma |
|---|---|
| Type: | reef and point |
| Reliability: | very consistent |
| Best Swell: SW | Offshore Wind: E |
Punta Topocalma in Santiago is an exposed reef and point break that is often working. Winter is the optimum time of year for surfing here. Offshore winds are from the east. Most of the surf here comes from groundswells and the best swell direction is from the southwest. There is a left hand reef break and there is a left hand point break too. Sometimes crowded. Hazards include rocks and rips.
Overall Punta Topocalma 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 Topocalma surf quality by season and Punta Topocalma surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Punta Topocalma |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Punta Topocalma:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Pichilemu | 12 mi |
| Second closest break | Matanzas | 14 mi |
| Third closest break | Infernillo | 17 mi |
| Fourth closest break | La Boquilla | 17 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Punta de Lobos | 21 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Punta Topocalma: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Brazil Buoy | 1297 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | East of Martinique Buoy | 3509 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Eastern Caribbean Buoy | 3526 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | Western Caribbean Buoy | 3559 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | West Atlantic Buoy | 3570 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Punta Topocalma: |
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| Closest tide station | Port Louis (Berkeley Sound), Falkland Islands | 1389 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Stanley Harbor, Falkland Islands | 1405 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Laguna, Brazil | 1423 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Imbituba, Brazil | 1437 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Florianópolis, Brazil | 1459 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Punta Topocalma: |
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| Closest ski area | Chapa Verde (Chile) | 85 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Lagunillas Ski Center (Chile) | 106 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Farellones (Chile) | 110 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | La Parva (Chile) | 113 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | El Colorado (Chile) | 116 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Punta Topocalma: |
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| Closest city location | San Antonio (Chile) | 43 mi |
| Second closest city location | Santa Cruz (Chile) | 50 mi |
| Third closest city location | Melipilla (Chile) | 55 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | San Vicente (Chile) | 57 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | El Monte (Chile) | 65 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to Punta Topocalma is Arturo Merino Benitez International (Santiago) Airport (SCL) in Chile, which is 140 km (87 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to Punta Topocalma is Los Cerrillos (Santiago) Airport (ULC), also in Chile, 141 km (88 miles) away.
