Pan de Azucar
Pan de Azucar offers uncrowded waves in one of Chile's most beautiful national parks.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- SW (225°)
- Direction range
- 195° - 265°
- Size range
- 0.8m - 2.5m
- Ideal size
- 1.6m - 2.1m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 14s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- E (85°)
- Offshore range
- 45° - 125°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- all
- Optimal range
- 0.3m - 1.5m
Water temp
15°C
Wetsuit
4/3mm fullsuit
Difficulty
4/10
Crowd level
1/10
Access: Pan de Azucar National Park. Camping available.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of wave is Pan de Azucar?
Pan de Azucar is a beach break in Chanaral, Chile, with peaks that run both left and right.
What swell works best at Pan de Azucar?
Pan de Azucar 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 0.8m and handles up to about 2.5m, with the sweet spot around 1.6 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 Pan de Azucar?
An E wind is dead offshore at Pan de Azucar, 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 Pan de Azucar?
Pan de Azucar has a preferred tide range, roughly 0.3m to 1.5m on the local chart.
When is the best time of year to surf Pan de Azucar?
The most reliable run of swell at Pan de Azucar comes Mar to Oct. There's a second window in Nov to Feb too. Year-round surf. Remote but consistent.
How cold is the water at Pan de Azucar?
The water at Pan de Azucar averages around 15°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 Pan de Azucar 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. The lineup is usually quiet (crowd 1/10). Very remote national park. Limited services.
How do I get to Pan de Azucar?
The nearest airport on our list is CPO, then it's roughly a 3-hour drive. Pan de Azucar National Park. Camping available.
Best Season
Peak: Mar-Oct
Secondary: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb
Year-round surf. Remote but consistent.