Infiernillo
Infiernillo ("Little Hell") is one of Chile's heaviest waves.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- SW (215°)
- Direction range
- 185° - 250°
- Size range
- 1.5m - 4m
- Ideal size
- 3.3m
- 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 tide is best at Infiernillo?
Infiernillo works best on a mid to high tide, ideally between 0.6m and 1.5m on the local tide chart. The tide chart above shows today’s strike window. Below 0.4m it gets dangerously shallow.
What wind direction is offshore at Infiernillo?
Offshore wind at Infiernillo blows from the E (85°). Anything in the 45° to 125° range grooms the faces; outside it, expect chop or bumpy conditions.
What swell size and direction work best at Infiernillo?
Infiernillo wants SW swell (185° to 250°) between 1.5m and 4m, with a period of 16s or more for quality waves.
When is the best time of year to surf Infiernillo?
The main season at Infiernillo is Apr-Sep. A secondary window runs Mar, Oct. Needs solid swell. Heavy wave.
How do I get to Infiernillo?
Fly into SCL, then allow about 185 minutes by road. Between Puntilla and Lobos. Cliff access.
What kind of wave is Infiernillo?
Infiernillo is a reef break, a left-hander. Difficulty is rated 8/10.
Best Season
Peak: Apr-Sep
Secondary: Mar, Oct
Needs solid swell. Heavy wave.
Getting There
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