Curanipe
Curanipe is a quality left-hand point in a sleepy coastal town.
Curanipe surf forecast
Model forecast for swell, wind and tide.
Today's ConditionsToday's Conditions
Find FlightsLocation & Conditions
Hourly Forecast, Tide & Strike Windows
Tide times today
Strike Score Breakdown
Plan Your Strike
Return flights to SCL, departing today with a 5-day trip window.
Search Flights on SkyscannerLocation & Conditions
Know when South America is about to fire
Get the best strike windows in South America — and worldwide — in your inbox every Monday & Thursday. Live Strike Scores, the swell behind them, zero fluff.
¿Prefieres español? Recibe el Strike Report en español, gratis →
Get the full Curanipe trip window
Pro unlocks the 10-day forecast window, unlimited alerts, and custom spot tracking that help turn a good-looking surf report into a better travel decision.
10-day window
See the trip window before flights get expensive.
Unlimited alerts
Let the app watch your score threshold for you.
Custom spots
Track the breaks that actually matter to your travel plans.
Spot Details
CustomizeCustomize this spotSwell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- SW (225°)
- Direction range
- 195° - 265°
- Size range
- 1m - 3m
- Ideal size
- 1.9m - 2.5m
- 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 kind of wave is Curanipe?
Curanipe is a point break in Maule Region, Chile, that mostly breaks left.
What swell works best at Curanipe?
Curanipe 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 3m, with the sweet spot around 1.9 to 2.5m. 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 Curanipe?
An E wind is dead offshore at Curanipe, 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 Curanipe?
Curanipe 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 Curanipe?
The most reliable run of swell at Curanipe comes Apr to Sep. There's a second window in Mar and Oct to Nov too. Best with winter swells.
How cold is the water at Curanipe?
The water at Curanipe 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 Curanipe 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 point. Watch currents.
How do I get to Curanipe?
The nearest airport on our list is SCL, then it's roughly a 4.5-hour drive. Small coastal town.
What other surf spots are near Curanipe?
The closest breaks we track are Buchupureo (35 km), Cobquecura (41 km) and Constitucion (54 km), handy when Curanipe isn't working.
Best Season
Peak: Apr-Sep
Secondary: Mar, Oct, Nov
Best with winter swells.
Getting There
Nearby Spots
Buchupureo
🎣 Fishing village right • Long peeling waves • Authentic Chile
Cobquecura
🦭 Sea lion point • Scenic lefts • Wild Chile coast
Constitucion
🌊 River mouth break • Southern gateway • Off the beaten path
Punta de Lobos
🇨🇱 World Surfing Reserve • Long left point • South America's finest
Diamante
💎 Diamond beach • Beginner-friendly • Near Lobos
Infiernillo
🔥 Little Hell • Heavy Chilean slab • Experts only