Puerto Saavedra
Puerto Saavedra sits at the Imperial River mouth in Mapuche territory.
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Spot Details
CustomizeCustomize this spotSwell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- WSW (240°)
- Direction range
- 210° - 285°
- Size range
- 1m - 3.5m
- Ideal size
- 2.1m - 2.9m
- Height multiplier
- 0.92×
- Ideal period
- 16s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- E (100°)
- Offshore range
- 60° - 140°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- all
- Optimal range
- 0.3m - 1.5m
Water temp
11°C
Wetsuit
5/4mm + boots
Difficulty
5/10
Crowd level
2/10
Access: Imperial River mouth. Mapuche territory.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of wave is Puerto Saavedra?
Puerto Saavedra is a beach break in Araucania Region, Chile, with peaks that run both left and right.
What swell works best at Puerto Saavedra?
Puerto Saavedra picks up swell from the SSW round to the WNW, and it's best when it's coming straight out of the WSW. 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 Puerto Saavedra?
An E wind is dead offshore at Puerto Saavedra, and anything from the ENE 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 Puerto Saavedra?
Puerto Saavedra has a preferred tide range, roughly 0.3m to 1.5m on the local chart.
When is the best time of year to surf Puerto Saavedra?
The most reliable run of swell at Puerto Saavedra comes Mar to Nov. There's a second window in Dec to Feb too. Year-round surf. Cold and consistent.
How cold is the water at Puerto Saavedra?
The water at Puerto Saavedra averages around 11°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 Puerto Saavedra 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 2/10). River mouth currents. Mapuche territory.
How do I get to Puerto Saavedra?
The nearest airport on our list is ZCO, then it's roughly a 1.5-hour drive. Imperial River mouth. Mapuche territory.
What other surf spots are near Puerto Saavedra?
Fun fact: it's the third most southerly break we track in Chile.
Best Season
Peak: Mar-Nov
Secondary: Dec, Jan, Feb
Year-round surf. Cold and consistent.