Diamante
Diamante is a beginner-friendly beach break near Punta de Lobos, offering a mellow option when the famous point is too powerful or crowded. A good warm-up spot for the Pichilemu area.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- SW (225°)
- Direction range
- 200° - 250°
- Size range
- 0.9m - 1.8m
- Ideal size
- 1.3m - 1.6m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 14s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- SE (135°)
- Offshore range
- 110° - 160°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- low to mid
- Optimal range
- 0.3m - 1.4m
Water temp
13°C
Wetsuit
4/3mm fullsuit
Difficulty
3/10
Crowd level
4/10
Access: Near Punta de Lobos.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of wave is Diamante?
Diamante is a beach break in Pichilemu, Chile, that mostly breaks left.
What swell works best at Diamante?
Diamante picks up swell from the SSW round to the WSW, and it's best when it's coming straight out of the SW. It starts working at around 0.9m and handles up to about 1.8m, with the sweet spot around 1.3 to 1.6m. Period matters too: aim for 14s or longer, as anything under 10s 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 Diamante?
A SE wind is dead offshore at Diamante, and anything from the ESE round to the SSE 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 Diamante?
Diamante is at its best around the low to mid tide, roughly 0.3m to 1.4m on the local chart.
When is the best time of year to surf Diamante?
The most reliable run of swell at Diamante comes Mar to Oct. There's a second window in Nov to Feb too. Beach break near Punta de Lobos.
How cold is the water at Diamante?
The water at Diamante averages around 13°C, so you'll want a 4/3mm fullsuit. It shifts a few degrees through the year, so check the season before you pack.
Is Diamante good for beginners?
Yes, it's one of the friendlier waves around, rated 3/10 for difficulty. Expect a moderate crowd (4/10) when it's on. Beginner-friendly beach.
How do I get to Diamante?
The nearest airport on our list is SCL, then it's roughly a 3-hour drive. Near Punta de Lobos.
What other surf spots are near Diamante?
The closest breaks we track are Punta de Lobos (2.1 km), Infiernillo (2.4 km) and La Puntilla (4.9 km), handy when Diamante isn't working. We track 4 spots around Pichilemu in total.
Best Season
Peak: Mar-Oct
Secondary: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb
Beach break near Punta de Lobos.
Getting There
Nearby Spots
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Infiernillo
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La Puntilla
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Pichilemu
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Puertecillo
🌊 Long left point • North of Pichilemu • Less crowded