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Punta Pite

Zapallar, Chile

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Punta Pite is a quality left-hand reef break in the exclusive Zapallar area.

Punta Pite surf forecast

Model forecast for swell, wind and tide.

10-Day Forecast

Today3

Good

2.2mSW@15s

13km/h

2.2m@15s

13km/h

Wed4

Poor

1.5mWSW@14s

14km/h

1.5m@14s

14km/h

Thu5

Fair

1.6mSW@14s

16km/h

1.6m@14s

16km/h

Fri6

Fair

1.9mSW@15s

19km/h

1.9m@15s

19km/h

Sat7

Good

2.7mSW@14s

8km/h

2.7m@14s

8km/h

Sun8

Fair

2.1mSW@12s

10km/h

2.1m@12s

10km/h

Mon9

Fair

1.7mSW@15s

13km/h

1.7m@15s

13km/h

Tue10

Fair

1.7mSW@15s

13km/h

1.7m@15s

13km/h

Wed11

Good

1.8mSW@15s

8km/h

1.8m@15s

8km/h

Thu12

Fair

1.7mSW@14s

7km/h

1.7m@14s

7km/h

5+ days out, less certain

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Today's ConditionsToday's Conditions

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Best session: MorningAM 9 km/h · PM 12 km/h · Tide at 5am (1.2m)

Swell

2.2m

SW(234°)

Score: 25/25

Period

15s

Groundswell

Score: 23/25

Wind

13km/h

NNW(329°)

Score: 5/25

Weather

18°C

0.0mm30%

First light 6:15amSunrise 6:45amSunset 8:13pmLast light 8:43pm

Windswell

0.2m@2s

Secondary

0.2m

Confidence

100%

Location & Conditions

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Swell2.2m @15s SW in window

Wind13 km/h NNW onshore

SwellWind: Offshore Cross Onshore

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Hourly Forecast, Tide & Strike Windows

Strike window: 6:15–9:45am · droppingStrike window: 3:54–8:43pm · through highIdeal tide: 0.5–1.5m

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°C

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3m1.5

sec

15s

14s

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14s

12s

15s

14s

swell

windkm/h

5g18

12g19

20g46

15g32

10g28

2g6

1g10

18g37

25g52

20g46

4g9

2g12

16g35

27g55

27g57

9g21

11g25

19g40

28g59

29g59

2g5

2g10

11g26

13g32

10g32

0g3

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18g36

18g46

7g40

6g21

12g28

19g45

18g43

5g35

3g10

5g18

15g33

23g48

14g54

6g9

6g16

8g27

12g37

10g37

3g15

4g13

7g22

10g31

tidem

5:42am1.2m

12:42pm0.1m

6:52pm0.8m

12:35am0.3m

6:50am1.1m

1:25pm0.1m

7:45pm1.0m

1:40am0.3m

7:45am1.1m

2:10pm0.1m

8:20pm1.1m

2:35am0.1m

8:30am1.0m

2:46pm0.0m

9:04pm1.2m

3:21am0.1m

9:20am1.0m

3:17pm0.1m

9:42pm1.3m

4:06am0.1m

10:02am1.0m

3:47pm0.1m

10:17pm1.4m

4:48am0.1m

10:43am1.0m

4:25pm0.1m

5:25am0.1m

11:20am1.0m

4:53pm0.2m

6:08am0.1m

12:00pm0.9m

5:30pm0.2m

6:48am0.2m

12:30pm0.8m

5:56pm0.3m

Ideal tideStrike windowDanger tideNight

Tide times today

5:42 am

High · 1.16m

12:42 pm

Low · 0.09m

6:52 pm

High · 0.85m

Times shown in spot-local time.

Strike Score Breakdown

Good

Components

Swell Direction19/25

Swell Size25/25

Swell Period23/25

Wind5/25

Raw Score72/100

Adjustments

🌊 Tide+3

💨 Gusty Wind-5

Adjusted Score70/100

Confidence

Multiplier×1.00

Final Score70

🌊 Mostly in the tide window

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Location & Conditions

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Swell2.2m @15s SW in window

Wind13 km/h NNW onshore

SwellWind: Offshore Cross Onshore

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Swell Requirements

Optimal direction: SW (225°)
Direction range: 195° - 260°
Size range: 1m - 3.5m
Ideal size: 2.1m - 2.9m
Height multiplier: 0.97×
Ideal period: 16s+

Wind Requirements

Optimal direction: E (85°)
Offshore range: 45° - 125°

Tide Requirements

Optimal tide: mid
Optimal range: 0.5m - 1.5m
Danger below: 0.3m

Water temp

14°C

Wetsuit

4/3mm fullsuit

Difficulty

7/10

Crowd level

4/10

Access: Upscale area north of Zapallar.

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of wave is Punta Pite?

Punta Pite is a reef break in Zapallar, Chile, that mostly breaks left.

What swell works best at Punta Pite?

Punta Pite 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 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 Punta Pite?

An E wind is dead offshore at Punta Pite, 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 Punta Pite?

Punta Pite is at its best around mid tide, roughly 0.5m to 1.5m on the local chart. Below 0.3m it gets dangerously shallow.

When is the best time of year to surf Punta Pite?

The most reliable run of swell at Punta Pite comes Apr to Sep. There's a second window in Mar and Oct too. Needs solid SW swell. Winter/spring best.

How cold is the water at Punta Pite?

The water at Punta Pite 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 Punta Pite good for beginners?

Not really. It's rated 7/10 for difficulty and suits experienced surfers. Expect a moderate crowd (4/10) when it's on. Sharp reef. Exclusive area, respect locals.