Mehuin
Mehuin is a quality left-hand point at a fishing village near Valdivia.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- SW (235°)
- Direction range
- 205° - 280°
- Size range
- 1m - 3.5m
- Ideal size
- 2.1m - 2.9m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 16s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- E (95°)
- Offshore range
- 55° - 135°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid to high
- Optimal range
- 0.4m - 1.5m
Water temp
10°C
Wetsuit
5/4mm + boots
Difficulty
6/10
Crowd level
2/10
Access: Fishing village near Valdivia.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of wave is Mehuin?
Mehuin is a point break in Los Rios Region, Chile, that mostly breaks left.
What swell works best at Mehuin?
Mehuin picks up swell from the SSW round to the W, and it's best when it's coming straight out of the SW. It starts working at around 1m and handles up to about 3.5m, with the sweet spot around 2.1 to 2.9m. Period matters too: aim for 16s or longer, as anything under 12s 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 Mehuin?
An E wind is dead offshore at Mehuin, 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 Mehuin?
Mehuin is at its best around the mid to high tide, roughly 0.4m to 1.5m on the local chart.
When is the best time of year to surf Mehuin?
The most reliable run of swell at Mehuin comes Mar to Nov. There's a second window in Dec to Feb too. Year-round surf. Best autumn to spring.
How cold is the water at Mehuin?
The water at Mehuin averages around 10°C, so you'll want a 5/4mm with boots. It shifts a few degrees through the year, so check the season before you pack.
Is Mehuin good for beginners?
It's more of an intermediate wave, rated 6/10 for difficulty, so newer surfers are best off sticking to the smaller days. The lineup is usually quiet (crowd 2/10). Rocky point. Cold water.
How do I get to Mehuin?
The nearest airport on our list is ZAL, then it's roughly a 50-minute drive. Fishing village near Valdivia.
What other surf spots are near Mehuin?
Fun fact: it's the second most southerly break we track in Chile.
Best Season
Peak: Mar-Nov
Secondary: Dec, Jan, Feb
Year-round surf. Best autumn to spring.