Pan de Azucar
Pan de Azucar offers uncrowded waves in one of Chile's most beautiful national parks.
Pan de Azucar surf forecast
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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 tide is best at Pan de Azucar?
The Pan de Azucar profile favors the recorded tide range, ideally between 0.3m and 1.5m on the local tide chart. Compare this preference with the forecast tide and local conditions before choosing a session.
What wind direction is offshore at Pan de Azucar?
The Pan de Azucar profile uses wind from E (85°) as its preferred direction, with an offshore range of 45° to 125°. Wind speed matters too: light winds outside that range can still produce surfable conditions, while strong offshore winds can make takeoffs difficult.
What swell size and direction work best at Pan de Azucar?
The Pan de Azucar scoring profile favors swell from SW (195° to 265°), a swell-height range of 0.8m to 2.5m, and a reference period of 14s. These are model inputs, not guaranteed breaking-wave heights or a promise that the surf will suit every ability.
When is the best time of year to surf Pan de Azucar?
The main season at Pan de Azucar is Mar-Oct. A secondary window runs Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb. Year-round surf. Remote but consistent.
How do I get to Pan de Azucar?
The spot profile lists CPO as a nearby airport. The estimated road transfer is 180 minutes. Pan de Azucar National Park. Camping available.
What kind of wave is Pan de Azucar?
Pan de Azucar is a beach break, a peak with lefts and rights. Difficulty is rated 4/10.
Best Season
Peak: Mar-Oct
Secondary: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb
Year-round surf. Remote but consistent.