Punta de Lobos is Chile's crown jewel—a powerful left point break designated as a World Surfing Reserve that produces rides of 800+ meters when massive SW Pacific swells hit the coast. The wave handles enormous size and hosts stops on the Big Wave World Tour. The setting is stunning: rugged cliffs, cold upwelling water, and an endless parade of groundswell. Pichilemu town has built its identity around the wave. This is South America's most celebrated big wave venue.
Difficulty
6/10
Crowd level
3/10
Access: Paddle
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