10-day surf forecast with Strike Scores for Punta Pite, Zapallar, Chile
Punta Pite is a quality left-hand reef break in the exclusive Zapallar area.
Best day in the forecast: 2026-08-10 with a score of 82/100 (Firing)
Moderate recommendation: Punta Pite has 1 Firing day(s) and 3 Good day(s). Worth considering.
Moderate alignment: Swell from 253° is 28° off optimal 225°, workable but not ideal.
Marginal size: 2.3m is 0.0m from ideal 2.3m.
Moderate period: 13s meets minimum 12s but below ideal 16s. Some groundswell energy present.
Onshore/cross-shore: 7 km/h from 186° (S). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 45°-125°.
Groundswell-dominant conditions (clean, long-period waves).
Surfable but not special at Punta Pite. The 2.3m swell from 253° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
2.3m (7.5ft) swell from 253° (WSW) at 13s period
Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)
Moderate alignment: Swell from 246° is 21° off optimal 225°, workable but not ideal.
Marginal size: 2.0m is 0.3m from ideal 2.3m.
Glassy: Wind speed 3 km/h (light/variable). Perfect mirror-like surface.
Surfable but not special at Punta Pite. The 2.0m swell from 246° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
2.0m (6.6ft) swell from 246° (WSW) at 13s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 244° is 19° off optimal 225°, workable but not ideal.
Perfect size: 2.7m is at the sweet spot (ideal: 2.3m).
Moderate period: 14s meets minimum 12s but below ideal 16s. Some groundswell energy present.
Onshore/cross-shore: 11 km/h from 197° (SSW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 45°-125°.
Surfable but not special at Punta Pite. The 2.7m swell from 244° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
2.7m (8.9ft) swell from 244° (WSW) at 14s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 237° is 12° off optimal 225°, workable but not ideal.
Marginal size: 1.4m is 0.9m from ideal 2.3m.
Short period: 11s is below minimum 12s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
Onshore/cross-shore: 10 km/h from 204° (SSW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 45°-125°.
Poor conditions at Punta Pite. Either swell direction (237°), size (1.4m), or wind (10 km/h from 204°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.4m (4.6ft) swell from 237° (WSW) at 11s period
Good alignment: Swell from 230° is 5° off optimal 225°, still within prime range.
Marginal size: 3.1m is 0.9m from ideal 2.3m.
Good period: 15s is 94% of ideal 16s. Clean, powerful groundswell.
Onshore/cross-shore: 13 km/h from 187° (S). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 45°-125°.
Good surfable conditions at Punta Pite. 3.1m swell from 230° with manageable wind. Solid session guaranteed.
3.1m (10.2ft) swell from 230° (SW) at 15s period
Good alignment: Swell from 228° is 3° off optimal 225°, still within prime range.
Perfect size: 2.8m is at the sweet spot (ideal: 2.3m).
Onshore/cross-shore: 10 km/h from 166° (SSE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 45°-125°.
Good surfable conditions at Punta Pite. 2.8m swell from 228° with manageable wind. Solid session guaranteed.
2.8m (9.2ft) swell from 228° (SW) at 14s period
Good alignment: Swell from 227° is 2° off optimal 225°, still within prime range.
Marginal size: 2.2m is 0.0m from ideal 2.3m.
Onshore/cross-shore: 5 km/h from 158° (SSE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 45°-125°.
Excellent conditions at Punta Pite. The 2.2m swell from 227° aligns well with the spot, and light offshore winds are grooming the face. Worth planning a trip around this.
2.2m (7.2ft) swell from 227° (SW) at 14s period
Perfect alignment: Swell from 225° is within 5° of optimal 225°.
Marginal size: 1.3m is 0.9m from ideal 2.3m.
Onshore/cross-shore: 6 km/h from 151° (SSE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 45°-125°.
Surfable but not special at Punta Pite. The 1.3m swell from 225° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
1.3m (4.3ft) swell from 225° (SW) at 13s period
Very low confidence (8-10 day forecast, conditions may change)
Moderate alignment: Swell from 235° is 10° off optimal 225°, workable but not ideal.
Too small: 0.6m is below minimum 1.0m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
Poor conditions at Punta Pite. Either swell direction (235°), size (0.6m), or wind (3 km/h from 205°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.6m (2.0ft) swell from 235° (SW) at 15s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 241° is 16° off optimal 225°, workable but not ideal.
Marginal size: 1.1m is 1.1m from ideal 2.3m.
Perfect period: 17s is at or above ideal 16s. Long-period groundswell with maximum power.
Onshore/cross-shore: 4 km/h from 322° (NW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 45°-125°.
Good surfable conditions at Punta Pite. 1.1m swell from 241° with manageable wind. Solid session guaranteed.
1.1m (3.6ft) swell from 241° (WSW) at 17s period
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