La Portada is a quality reef break near the famous natural arch rock formation.
Water temp
16°C
Wetsuit
4/3mm fullsuit
Difficulty
7/10
Crowd level
2/10
Access: North of Antofagasta near famous arch.
Peak: Apr-Sep
Secondary: Mar, Oct
Needs solid swell. Best autumn to spring.
Verified by Wannasurf, local guides
How well swell angle matches the spot
Wave height in the ideal range
Each spot has different period requirements. Points and reefs can handle longer periods than beaches.
Offshore/glassy conditions