La Puntilla
La Puntilla is the main surf break in Pichilemu town.
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Spot Details
Swell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- SW (215°)
- Direction range
- 185° - 255°
- Size range
- 0.6m - 2.5m
- Ideal size
- 1.9m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 14s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- E (85°)
- Offshore range
- 45° - 125°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- all
- Optimal range
- 0.4m - 1.5m
Water temp
13°C
Wetsuit
4/3mm fullsuit
Difficulty
4/10
Crowd level
6/10
Access: Main Pichilemu beach. Town center.
Best Season
Peak: Mar-Oct
Secondary: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb
Year-round surf. More consistent than Lobos.
Getting There
Nearby Spots
Pichilemu
🇨🇱 Chile's surf capital • La Puntilla lefts • Cold water commitment
Infiernillo
🔥 Little Hell • Heavy Chilean slab • Experts only
Punta de Lobos
🇨🇱 World Surfing Reserve • 800m rides • South America's finest
Diamante
💎 Diamond beach • Beginner-friendly • Near Lobos
Topocalma
🏘️ Quiet village point • Central Chile • Quality left
Puertecillo
🌊 Long left point • North of Pichilemu • Less crowded