Matanzas La Boca
Matanzas La Boca is a right point break at the famous kitesurfing town. Unlike the left point (Matanzas), this right works at low tide but requires early morning sessions before the notorious afternoon winds blow in.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- SW (225°)
- Direction range
- 200° - 250°
- Size range
- 1.2m - 2.4m
- Ideal size
- 1.7m - 2.1m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 14s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- E (90°)
- Offshore range
- 70° - 110°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- low
- Optimal range
- 0.3m - 1.2m
Water temp
14°C
Wetsuit
4/3mm fullsuit
Difficulty
5/10
Crowd level
4/10
Access: Famous for afternoon wind. Mornings only.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of wave is Matanzas La Boca?
Matanzas La Boca is a point break in O'Higgins Region, Chile, that mostly breaks right.
What swell works best at Matanzas La Boca?
Matanzas La Boca picks up swell from the SSW round to the WSW, and it's best when it's coming straight out of the SW. It starts working at around 1.2m and handles up to about 2.4m, with the sweet spot around 1.7 to 2.1m. 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 Matanzas La Boca?
An E wind is dead offshore at Matanzas La Boca, and anything from the ENE round to the ESE keeps it clean. The morning is typically the best window, roughly 6am to 10am. Light winds from other directions can still be fine; strong offshores can make it hard to get into waves.
What tide is best at Matanzas La Boca?
Matanzas La Boca is at its best around low tide, roughly 0.3m to 1.2m on the local chart.
When is the best time of year to surf Matanzas La Boca?
The most reliable run of swell at Matanzas La Boca comes Apr to Sep. There's a second window in Mar and Oct too. Morning only. Afternoon winds destroy it.
How cold is the water at Matanzas La Boca?
The water at Matanzas La Boca averages around 14°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 Matanzas La Boca good for beginners?
It's more of an intermediate wave, rated 5/10 for difficulty, so newer surfers are best off sticking to the smaller days. Expect a moderate crowd (4/10) when it's on. Strong afternoon winds. Morning sessions only.
How do I get to Matanzas La Boca?
The nearest airport on our list is SCL, then it's roughly a 2.5-hour drive. Famous for afternoon wind. Mornings only.
What other surf spots are near Matanzas La Boca?
The closest breaks we track are Matanzas (1.4 km), Roca Cuadrada (1.7 km) and Pupuya (8.4 km), handy when Matanzas La Boca isn't working. We track 6 spots around O'Higgins Region in total.
Best Season
Peak: Apr-Sep
Secondary: Mar, Oct
Morning only. Afternoon winds destroy it.
Getting There
Nearby Spots
Matanzas
🪁 Kite capital • Morning surf only • Quality point left
Roca Cuadrada
🪨 Square Rock • Big wave left • 30ft+ potential
Pupuya
🏖️ Consistent beach • O'Higgins coast • Fun waves
Puertecillo
🌊 Long left point • North of Pichilemu • Less crowded
Topocalma
🏘️ Quiet village point • Central Chile • Quality left
Pichilemu
🇨🇱 Chile's surf capital • La Puntilla lefts • Cold water commitment