Carelmapu
Carelmapu is a frontier beach break near the ferry crossing to Chiloe Island, one of the southernmost accessible surf spots in Chile. Cold water, powerful waves, and stunning Patagonian scenery await the adventurous.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- SW (225°)
- Direction range
- 200° - 260°
- Size range
- 1.2m - 2.4m
- Ideal size
- 1.7m - 2.1m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 16s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- ESE (112°)
- Offshore range
- 90° - 135°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- low to mid
- Optimal range
- 0.4m - 1.5m
Water temp
10°C
Wetsuit
5/4mm + boots
Difficulty
5/10
Crowd level
1/10
Access: Near Chiloe Island ferry crossing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of wave is Carelmapu?
Carelmapu is a beach break in Los Lagos Region, Chile, with peaks that run both left and right.
What swell works best at Carelmapu?
Carelmapu 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 1.2m and handles up to about 2.4m, with the sweet spot around 1.7 to 2.1m. 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 Carelmapu?
An ESE wind is dead offshore at Carelmapu, and anything from the E 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 Carelmapu?
Carelmapu is at its best around the low to mid tide, roughly 0.4m to 1.5m on the local chart.
When is the best time of year to surf Carelmapu?
The most reliable run of swell at Carelmapu comes Mar to Oct. There's a second window in Nov to Feb too. Southern Chile. Cold and powerful.
How cold is the water at Carelmapu?
The water at Carelmapu averages around 10°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 Carelmapu 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 1/10). Very cold. Remote. Strong currents.
How do I get to Carelmapu?
The nearest airport on our list is PMC, then it's roughly a 45-minute drive. Near Chiloe Island ferry crossing.
What other surf spots are near Carelmapu?
Fun fact: it's the most southerly break we track in Chile.
Best Season
Peak: Mar-Oct
Secondary: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb
Southern Chile. Cold and powerful.