Maitencillo
Maitencillo is a popular beach resort and surf destination within easy reach of Santiago.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- SW (230°)
- Direction range
- 215° - 270°
- Size range
- 0.6m - 2.5m
- Ideal size
- 1.9m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 14s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- E (90°)
- Offshore range
- 50° - 130°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- all
- Optimal range
- 0.3m - 1.5m
Water temp
14°C
Wetsuit
4/3mm fullsuit
Difficulty
3/10
Crowd level
6/10
Access: Popular beach resort north of Valparaiso.
Frequently Asked Questions
What tide is best at Maitencillo?
Maitencillo works best on a mid tide, ideally between 0.3m and 1.5m on the local tide chart. The tide chart above shows today’s strike window.
What wind direction is offshore at Maitencillo?
Offshore wind at Maitencillo blows from the E (90°). Anything in the 50° to 130° range grooms the faces; outside it, expect chop or bumpy conditions.
What swell size and direction work best at Maitencillo?
Maitencillo wants SW swell (215° to 270°) between 0.6m and 2.5m, with a period of 14s or more for quality waves.
When is the best time of year to surf Maitencillo?
The main season at Maitencillo is Mar-Oct. A secondary window runs Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb. Year-round waves. Summer crowds.
How do I get to Maitencillo?
Fly into SCL, then allow about 120 minutes by road. Popular beach resort north of Valparaiso.
What kind of wave is Maitencillo?
Maitencillo is a beach break, a peak with lefts and rights. Difficulty is rated 3/10.
Best Season
Peak: Mar-Oct
Secondary: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb
Year-round waves. Summer crowds.
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