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Infiernillo

Pichilemu, Chile

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Infiernillo ("Little Hell") is one of Chile's heaviest waves.

Infiernillo surf forecast

Model forecast for swell, wind and tide.

10-Day Forecast

Today3

Poor

2.4mSW@11s

12km/h

2.4m@11s

12km/h

Wed4

Poor

2.0mSW@10s

16km/h

2.0m@10s

16km/h

Thu5

Poor

1.9mSW@14s

21km/h

1.9m@14s

21km/h

Fri6

Poor

2.5mSW@11s

19km/h

2.5m@11s

19km/h

Sat7

Poor

2.8mSW@9s

17km/h

2.8m@9s

17km/h

Sun8

Poor

2.2mSW@11s

8km/h

2.2m@11s

8km/h

Mon9

Poor

1.7mSW@13s

24km/h

1.7m@13s

24km/h

Tue10

Poor

2.1mSW@12s

14km/h

2.1m@12s

14km/h

Wed11

Poor

2.1mSW@12s

11km/h

2.1m@12s

11km/h

Thu12

Poor

2.1mSW@12s

12km/h

2.1m@12s

12km/h

5+ days out, less certain

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Today's ConditionsToday's Conditions

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Best session: MorningAM 7 km/h · PM 17 km/h · High tide at 5am (1.2m)

Swell

2.4m

SW(236°)

Score: 22/25

Period

11s

Mid-period swell

Score: 4/25

Wind

12km/h

SSW(210°)

Score: 6/25

Weather

18°C

0.0mm6%

First light 6:14amSunrise 6:44amSunset 8:19pmLast light 8:49pm

Windswell

0.1m@1s

Secondary

0.2m

Confidence

100%

Location & Conditions

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Swell2.4m @11s SW in window

Wind12 km/h SSW onshore

SwellWind: Offshore Cross Onshore

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Hourly Forecast, Tide & Strike Windows

Strike window: 6:14–9:38am · droppingStrike window: 4:37–8:49pm · through highIdeal tide: 0.6–1.5m

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3m1.5

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swell

windkm/h

5g10

9g16

11g28

18g40

16g39

9g16

10g23

16g38

22g47

22g46

14g24

15g32

23g49

26g58

26g53

14g30

19g43

24g52

17g32

16g34

18g40

20g46

13g44

6g15

1g12

11g29

11g33

12g30

23g40

29g57

24g57

9g60

5g25

9g25

17g35

20g46

18g48

9g22

8g20

11g26

14g34

12g38

8g19

8g20

13g30

17g39

16g41

tidem

5:51am1.2m

12:54pm0.1m

7:07pm0.9m

12:43am0.3m

7:00am1.1m

1:35pm0.1m

7:55pm1.0m

1:50am0.2m

7:57am1.1m

2:20pm0.1m

8:34pm1.1m

2:46am0.1m

8:40am1.0m

2:55pm0.0m

9:17pm1.2m

3:34am0.1m

9:34am1.0m

3:26pm0.1m

9:54pm1.3m

4:15am0.1m

10:10am1.0m

4:00pm0.1m

10:25pm1.4m

5:02am0.1m

10:53am1.0m

4:34pm0.1m

5:34am0.1m

11:30am1.0m

5:05pm0.2m

6:20am0.1m

12:06pm0.9m

5:35pm0.3m

7:00am0.2m

12:43pm0.8m

6:06pm0.3m

Ideal tideStrike windowDanger tideNight

Tide times today

5:51 am

High · 1.19m

12:54 pm

Low · 0.10m

7:07 pm

High · 0.86m

Times shown in spot-local time.

Strike Score Breakdown

Poor

Components

Swell Direction12/25

Swell Size22/25

Swell Period4/25

Wind6/25

Raw Score44/100

Adjustments

🌊 Tide+3

💨 Gusty Wind-5

Adjusted Score42/100

Confidence

Multiplier×1.00

Final Score42

🌊 Mostly in the tide window

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Location & Conditions

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Wind12 km/h SSW onshore

SwellWind: Offshore Cross Onshore

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Swell Requirements

Optimal direction: SW (215°)
Direction range: 185° - 250°
Size range: 1.5m - 4m
Ideal size: 2.6m - 3.4m
Height multiplier: 0.97×
Ideal period: 16s+

Wind Requirements

Optimal direction: E (85°)
Offshore range: 45° - 125°

Tide Requirements

Optimal tide: mid to high
Optimal range: 0.6m - 1.5m
Danger below: 0.4m

Water temp

13°C

Wetsuit

4/3mm fullsuit

Difficulty

8/10

Crowd level

3/10

Access: Between Puntilla and Lobos. Cliff access.

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of wave is Infiernillo?

Infiernillo is a reef break in Pichilemu, Chile, that mostly breaks left.

What swell works best at Infiernillo?

Infiernillo picks up swell from the S round to the WSW, and it's best when it's coming straight out of the SW. It starts working at around 1.5m and handles up to about 4m, with the sweet spot around 2.6 to 3.4m. 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 Infiernillo?

An E wind is dead offshore at Infiernillo, 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 Infiernillo?

Infiernillo is at its best around the mid to high tide, roughly 0.6m to 1.5m on the local chart. Below 0.4m it gets dangerously shallow.

When is the best time of year to surf Infiernillo?

The most reliable run of swell at Infiernillo comes Apr to Sep. There's a second window in Mar and Oct too. Needs solid swell. Heavy wave.

How cold is the water at Infiernillo?

The water at Infiernillo 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 Infiernillo good for beginners?

Not really. It's rated 8/10 for difficulty and suits experienced surfers. The lineup is usually quiet (crowd 3/10). Heavy wave. Shallow reef. Experts only.

How do I get to Infiernillo?

The nearest airport on our list is SCL, then it's roughly a 3-hour drive. Between Puntilla and Lobos. Cliff access.

What other surf spots are near Infiernillo?

The closest breaks we track are Punta de Lobos (1.7 km), Diamante (2.4 km) and La Puntilla (3.2 km), handy when Infiernillo isn't working. We track 4 spots around Pichilemu in total.