Punta de Lobos
Punta de Lobos is Chile's crown jewel—a powerful left point break designated as a World Surfing Reserve that produces rides of 800+ meters when massive SW Pacific swells hit the coast. The wave handles enormous size and hosts stops on the Big Wave World Tour. The setting is stunning: rugged cliffs, cold upwelling water, and an endless parade of groundswell. Pichilemu town has built its identity around the wave. This is South America's most celebrated big wave venue.
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Spot Details
Swell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- SW (235°)
- Direction range
- 210° - 280°
- Size range
- 1.2m - 6m
- Ideal size
- 4.6m
- Height multiplier
- 1.08×
- Ideal period
- 16s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- ESE (112°)
- Offshore range
- 70° - 150°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- low
Difficulty
6/10
Crowd level
3/10
Access: Paddle
Getting There
Nearby Spots
Infiernillo
🔥 Little Hell • Heavy Chilean slab • Experts only
Diamante
💎 Diamond beach • Beginner-friendly • Near Lobos
La Puntilla
🌴 Pichilemu heart • Consistent point • Surf town vibes
Pichilemu
🇨🇱 Chile's surf capital • La Puntilla lefts • Cold water commitment
Topocalma
🏘️ Quiet village point • Central Chile • Quality left
Puertecillo
🌊 Long left point • North of Pichilemu • Less crowded