Curanipe
Curanipe is a quality left-hand point in a sleepy coastal town.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- SW (225°)
- Direction range
- 195° - 265°
- Size range
- 1m - 3m
- Ideal size
- 2.4m
- 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 coastal town.
Frequently Asked Questions
What tide is best at Curanipe?
Curanipe works best on a mid to high tide, ideally between 0.4m and 1.5m on the local tide chart. The tide chart above shows today’s strike window.
What wind direction is offshore at Curanipe?
Offshore wind at Curanipe blows from the E (90°). Anything in the 50° to 130° range grooms the faces; outside it, expect chop or bumpy conditions.
What swell size and direction work best at Curanipe?
Curanipe wants SW swell (195° to 265°) between 1m and 3m, with a period of 16s or more for quality waves.
When is the best time of year to surf Curanipe?
The main season at Curanipe is Apr-Sep. A secondary window runs Mar, Oct, Nov. Best with winter swells.
How do I get to Curanipe?
Fly into SCL, then allow about 280 minutes by road. Small coastal town.
What kind of wave is Curanipe?
Curanipe is a point break, a left-hander. Difficulty is rated 5/10.
Best Season
Peak: Apr-Sep
Secondary: Mar, Oct, Nov
Best with winter swells.
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