Pupuya
Pupuya is a consistent beach break north of Topocalma, offering fun waves in a scenic setting. A good intermediate option on the O'Higgins coastline.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- SW (225°)
- Direction range
- 200° - 260°
- Size range
- 0.9m - 2.4m
- Ideal size
- 1.6m - 2m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 14s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- ESE (112°)
- Offshore range
- 90° - 135°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid
- Optimal range
- 0.4m - 1.5m
Water temp
14°C
Wetsuit
4/3mm fullsuit
Difficulty
4/10
Crowd level
3/10
Access: North of Topocalma.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of wave is Pupuya?
Pupuya is a beach break in O'Higgins Region, Chile, with peaks that run both left and right.
What swell works best at Pupuya?
Pupuya 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 0.9m and handles up to about 2.4m, with the sweet spot around 1.6 to 2m. Period matters too: aim for 14s or longer, as anything under 10s 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 Pupuya?
An ESE wind is dead offshore at Pupuya, 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 Pupuya?
Pupuya is at its best around mid tide, roughly 0.4m to 1.5m on the local chart.
When is the best time of year to surf Pupuya?
The most reliable run of swell at Pupuya comes Mar to Oct. There's a second window in Nov to Feb too. Year-round beach break.
How cold is the water at Pupuya?
The water at Pupuya 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 Pupuya good for beginners?
It's more of an intermediate wave, rated 4/10 for difficulty, so newer surfers are best off sticking to the smaller days. The lineup is usually quiet (crowd 3/10). Beach break. Watch for rips.
How do I get to Pupuya?
The nearest airport on our list is SCL, then it's roughly a 3-hour drive. North of Topocalma.
What other surf spots are near Pupuya?
The closest breaks we track are Puertecillo (6.1 km), Roca Cuadrada (6.9 km) and Matanzas (7.0 km), handy when Pupuya isn't working. We track 6 spots around O'Higgins Region in total.
Best Season
Peak: Mar-Oct
Secondary: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb
Year-round beach break.
Getting There
Nearby Spots
Puertecillo
🌊 Long left point • North of Pichilemu • Less crowded
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
Topocalma
🏘️ Quiet village point • Central Chile • Quality left
Pichilemu
🇨🇱 Chile's surf capital • La Puntilla lefts • Cold water commitment