La Puntilla
La Puntilla is the main surf break in Pichilemu town.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- SW (215°)
- Direction range
- 185° - 255°
- Size range
- 0.6m - 2.5m
- Ideal size
- 1.5m - 2m
- 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of wave is La Puntilla?
La Puntilla is a point break in Pichilemu, Chile, that mostly breaks left.
What swell works best at La Puntilla?
La Puntilla 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 0.6m and handles up to about 2.5m, with the sweet spot around 1.5 to 2m. 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 La Puntilla?
An E wind is dead offshore at La Puntilla, 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 La Puntilla?
La Puntilla has a preferred tide range, roughly 0.4m to 1.5m on the local chart.
When is the best time of year to surf La Puntilla?
The most reliable run of swell at La Puntilla comes Mar to Oct. There's a second window in Nov to Feb too. Year-round surf. More consistent than Lobos.
How cold is the water at La Puntilla?
The water at La Puntilla 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 La Puntilla good for beginners?
It's more of an intermediate wave, rated 4/10 for difficulty, so newer surfers are best off sticking to the smaller days. Expect a moderate crowd (6/10) when it's on. Crowds on good days. Rocky at low tide.
How do I get to La Puntilla?
The nearest airport on our list is SCL, then it's roughly a 3-hour drive. Main Pichilemu beach. Town center.
What other surf spots are near La Puntilla?
The closest breaks we track are Pichilemu (2.2 km), Infiernillo (3.2 km) and Punta de Lobos (4.9 km), handy when La Puntilla isn't working. We track 4 spots around Pichilemu in total.
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 • Long left point • 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
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