Topocalma
Topocalma is a left point break between Puertecillo and Pichilemu, offering quality waves in a quiet coastal village setting. A good stop on the central Chile surf route.
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Spot Details
CustomizeCustomize this spotSwell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- SW (225°)
- Direction range
- 200° - 250°
- Size range
- 1.2m - 3m
- Ideal size
- 2.5m
- 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: Coastal village. Point access.
Frequently Asked Questions
What tide is best at Topocalma?
Topocalma works best on a low to mid tide, ideally between 0.4m and 1.4m on the local tide chart. The tide chart above shows today’s strike window.
What wind direction is offshore at Topocalma?
Offshore wind at Topocalma blows from the ESE (112°). Anything in the 90° to 135° range grooms the faces; outside it, expect chop or bumpy conditions.
What swell size and direction work best at Topocalma?
Topocalma wants SW swell (200° to 250°) between 1.2m and 3m, with a period of 16s or more for quality waves.
When is the best time of year to surf Topocalma?
The main season at Topocalma is Mar-Oct. A secondary window runs Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb. Between Puertecillo and Pichilemu.
How do I get to Topocalma?
Fly into SCL, then allow about 175 minutes by road. Coastal village. Point access.
What kind of wave is Topocalma?
Topocalma is a point break, a left-hander. Difficulty is rated 5/10.
Best Season
Peak: Mar-Oct
Secondary: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb
Between Puertecillo and Pichilemu.
Getting There
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Pichilemu
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