Buchupureo
Buchupureo is a quality right-hand point in an authentic fishing village.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- SW (225°)
- Direction range
- 195° - 265°
- Size range
- 1m - 3.5m
- Ideal size
- 2.1m - 2.9m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 16s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- E (90°)
- Offshore range
- 50° - 130°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid to high
- Optimal range
- 0.4m - 1.5m
Water temp
12°C
Wetsuit
5/4mm + boots
Difficulty
5/10
Crowd level
2/10
Access: Small fishing village. Basic services.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of wave is Buchupureo?
Buchupureo is a point break in Nuble Region, Chile, that mostly breaks right.
What swell works best at Buchupureo?
Buchupureo picks up swell from the SSW round to the W, and it's best when it's coming straight out of the SW. It starts working at around 1m and handles up to about 3.5m, with the sweet spot around 2.1 to 2.9m. Period matters too: aim for 16s or longer, as anything under 12s tends to be weak. These are the numbers our scoring uses, so treat them as a guide rather than a promise.
What wind is offshore at Buchupureo?
An E wind is dead offshore at Buchupureo, and anything from the NE round to the SE keeps it clean. The morning is typically the best window, roughly 6am to 11am. Light winds from other directions can still be fine; strong offshores can make it hard to get into waves.
What tide is best at Buchupureo?
Buchupureo is at its best around the mid to high tide, roughly 0.4m to 1.5m on the local chart.
When is the best time of year to surf Buchupureo?
The most reliable run of swell at Buchupureo comes Apr to Sep. There's a second window in Mar and Oct to Nov too. Best autumn to spring.
How cold is the water at Buchupureo?
The water at Buchupureo averages around 12°C, so you'll want a 5/4mm with boots. It shifts a few degrees through the year, so check the season before you pack.
Is Buchupureo good for beginners?
It's more of an intermediate wave, rated 5/10 for difficulty, so newer surfers are best off sticking to the smaller days. The lineup is usually quiet (crowd 2/10). Rocky coastline. Remote.
How do I get to Buchupureo?
The nearest airport on our list is CCP, then it's roughly a 2-hour drive. Small fishing village. Basic services.
What other surf spots are near Buchupureo?
The closest breaks we track are Cobquecura (6.6 km) and Curanipe (35 km), handy when Buchupureo isn't working.
Best Season
Peak: Apr-Sep
Secondary: Mar, Oct, Nov
Best autumn to spring.
Getting There
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