10-day surf forecast with Strike Scores for Pupuya, O'Higgins Region, Chile
Pupuya is a consistent beach break north of Topocalma, offering fun waves in a scenic setting. A good intermediate option on the O'Higgins coastline.
Best day in the forecast: 2026-08-10 with a score of 83/100 (Firing)
Moderate recommendation: Pupuya has 1 Firing day(s) and 2 Good day(s). Worth considering.
Poor alignment: Swell from 258° is 33° off optimal 225°, barely within workable range 200°-260°.
Marginal size: 2.2m is 0.6m from ideal 1.6m.
Good period: 13s is 93% of ideal 14s. Clean, powerful groundswell.
Onshore/cross-shore: 12 km/h from 208° (SSW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 90°-135°.
Groundswell-dominant conditions (clean, long-period waves).
Surfable but not special at Pupuya. The 2.2m swell from 258° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
2.2m (7.2ft) swell from 258° (WSW) at 13s period
Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)
Moderate alignment: Swell from 247° is 22° off optimal 225°, workable but not ideal.
Marginal size: 2.3m is 0.6m from ideal 1.6m.
Onshore/cross-shore: 6 km/h from 22° (NNE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 90°-135°.
Good surfable conditions at Pupuya. 2.3m swell from 247° with manageable wind. Solid session guaranteed.
2.3m (7.5ft) swell from 247° (WSW) at 13s period
Too big: 2.6m exceeds maximum 2.4m. Risk of closeouts.
Moderate period: 11s meets minimum 10s but below ideal 14s. Some groundswell energy present.
Onshore/cross-shore: 13 km/h from 188° (S). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 90°-135°.
Poor conditions at Pupuya. Either swell direction (247°), size (2.6m), or wind (13 km/h from 188°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
2.6m (8.5ft) swell from 247° (WSW) at 11s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 242° is 17° off optimal 225°, workable but not ideal.
Marginal size: 1.6m is 0.0m from ideal 1.6m.
Onshore/cross-shore: 13 km/h from 210° (SSW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 90°-135°.
Surfable but not special at Pupuya. The 1.6m swell from 242° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
1.6m (5.2ft) swell from 242° (WSW) at 13s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 233° is 8° off optimal 225°, workable but not ideal.
Too big: 3.6m exceeds maximum 2.4m. Risk of closeouts.
Perfect period: 15s is at or above ideal 14s. Long-period groundswell with maximum power.
Onshore/cross-shore: 12 km/h from 190° (S). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 90°-135°.
Surfable but not special at Pupuya. The 3.6m swell from 233° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
3.6m (11.8ft) swell from 233° (SW) at 15s period
Good alignment: Swell from 230° is 5° off optimal 225°, still within prime range.
Too big: 3.0m exceeds maximum 2.4m. Risk of closeouts.
Perfect period: 14s is at or above ideal 14s. Long-period groundswell with maximum power.
Onshore/cross-shore: 14 km/h from 185° (S). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 90°-135°.
Surfable but not special at Pupuya. The 3.0m swell from 230° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
3.0m (9.8ft) swell from 230° (SW) at 14s period
Good alignment: Swell from 228° is 3° off optimal 225°, still within prime range.
Good size: 2.1m is within 15% of ideal 1.6m.
Onshore/cross-shore: 9 km/h from 204° (SSW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 90°-135°.
Excellent conditions at Pupuya. The 2.1m swell from 228° aligns well with the spot, and light offshore winds are grooming the face. Worth planning a trip around this.
2.1m (6.9ft) swell from 228° (SW) at 14s period
Perfect alignment: Swell from 226° is within 5° of optimal 225°.
Marginal size: 1.2m is 0.4m from ideal 1.6m.
Onshore/cross-shore: 10 km/h from 204° (SSW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 90°-135°.
Good surfable conditions at Pupuya. 1.2m swell from 226° with manageable wind. Solid session guaranteed.
1.2m (3.9ft) swell from 226° (SW) at 14s 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: 0.7m is below minimum 0.9m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
Glassy: Wind speed 3 km/h (light/variable). Perfect mirror-like surface.
Poor conditions at Pupuya. Either swell direction (235°), size (0.7m), or wind (3 km/h from 202°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.7m (2.3ft) swell from 235° (SW) at 14s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 244° is 19° off optimal 225°, workable but not ideal.
Perfect period: 16s is at or above ideal 14s. Long-period groundswell with maximum power.
Onshore/cross-shore: 9 km/h from 12° (NNE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 90°-135°.
Surfable but not special at Pupuya. The 1.2m swell from 244° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
1.2m (3.9ft) swell from 244° (WSW) at 16s period
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