Surf Spots

Playa Sur

Central Chile, Chile

Puertecillo

Central Santiago, Chile

Puertecillo is an advanced left-hand point break near Navidad in Central Santiago, Chile, with a sand and rock bottom best surfed at low to mid tides with SE winds and SW swell direction. The break presents serious hazards including strong rips and undertow, exposed rocks, and weekend crowds, with access requiring navigation across private land.

intermediate · advanced · shortboard

Punta de Lobos

Central Santiago, Chile

Punta de Lobos is a left-hand point break at Pichilemu on Chile's central coast, marked by the offshore rock formations known as Los Morros. A Save The Waves study describes several named sections whose connections depend on sand, swell and weather, giving the point a character that changes along the ride. Its surf setting is also a focus of coastal conservation: Punta de Lobos was dedicated as a World Surfing Reserve in November 2017. The local park operator describes cliffs and native vegetation beside the Pacific, with long waves below.

beginner · intermediate · shortboard

Punta Dos

Northern Chile, Chile

Ram5

Northern Chile, Chile

Reñaca

Central Santiago, Chile

Reñaca is a sand beach break near Viña del Mar in central Chile. The break works on both wave directions and receives best swell from the southwest, with optimal conditions during northeast winds. Crowds are a notable hazard at this spot.

beginner · intermediate · shortboard

Ritoque

Central Santiago, Chile

Ritoque is a beginner-friendly beach break near Quintero with a sandy bottom. The break accommodates swell from both directions, performing best with southwest swell and easterly winds. Watch for submerged rocks in the water.

beginner · intermediate · shortboard

Tirua

Sur, Chile

Tirua is a river mouth break near Tirúa, Chile, featuring left-hand waves that respond best to west swell. The break works across all tide levels on a sand and rock bottom, with optimal conditions in south winds. Watch for strong river currents in the water.

Totoralillo

Coquimbo, Chile

Totoralillo is a point break near Coquimbo, Chile, with a rocky bottom and both left and right waves. Best conditions form on low-to-mid tides with NE winds and SSW swell. Watch for rocks, boulders, and sea urchins; summer brings crowds.

intermediate · advanced