Puertecillo
Puertecillo is a quality left point break north of Pichilemu, offering long rides when WSW swells wrap into the bay. A less crowded alternative to the famous breaks further south.
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Spot Details
CustomizeCustomize this spotSwell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- WSW (247°)
- Direction range
- 225° - 270°
- Size range
- 1.2m - 3m
- Ideal size
- 2m - 2.6m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 16s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- ESE (112°)
- Offshore range
- 90° - 135°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- low to mid
- Optimal range
- 0.4m - 1.4m
Water temp
14°C
Wetsuit
4/3mm fullsuit
Difficulty
5/10
Crowd level
3/10
Access: North of Pichilemu. Coastal road.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of wave is Puertecillo?
Puertecillo is a point break in O'Higgins Region, Chile, that mostly breaks left.
What swell works best at Puertecillo?
Puertecillo picks up swell from the SW round to the W, and it's best when it's coming straight out of the WSW. That's a tight window, so it needs the swell direction to line up. It starts working at around 1.2m and handles up to about 3m, with the sweet spot around 2 to 2.6m. 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 Puertecillo?
An ESE wind is dead offshore at Puertecillo, and anything from the E 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 Puertecillo?
Puertecillo is at its best around the low to mid tide, roughly 0.4m to 1.4m on the local chart.
When is the best time of year to surf Puertecillo?
The most reliable run of swell at Puertecillo comes Mar to Oct. There's a second window in Nov to Feb too. North of Pichilemu. Quality left.
How cold is the water at Puertecillo?
The water at Puertecillo 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 Puertecillo 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. The lineup is usually quiet (crowd 3/10). Rocky point. Long rides.
How do I get to Puertecillo?
The nearest airport on our list is SCL, then it's roughly a 3-hour drive. North of Pichilemu. Coastal road.
What other surf spots are near Puertecillo?
The closest breaks we track are Pupuya (6.1 km), Topocalma (11 km) and Roca Cuadrada (13 km), handy when Puertecillo isn't working. We track 6 spots around O'Higgins Region in total.
Best Season
Peak: Mar-Oct
Secondary: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb
North of Pichilemu. Quality left.
Getting There
Nearby Spots
Pupuya
🏖️ Consistent beach • O'Higgins coast • Fun waves
Topocalma
🏘️ Quiet village point • Central Chile • Quality left
Roca Cuadrada
🪨 Square Rock • Big wave left • 30ft+ potential
Matanzas
🪁 Kite capital • Morning surf only • Quality point left
Matanzas La Boca
🌅 Morning right • Low tide • Before the wind
Pichilemu
🇨🇱 Chile's surf capital • La Puntilla lefts • Cold water commitment
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