Continent |
South America |
Country |
Chile |
Next Big City |
Santiago |
Next Town |
Cauquenes, Infiernillo |
|
Type: |
Ocean |
Rider Ability: |
Intermediate, Expert |
Features: |
Parking |
Water
Type: |
Small wave, Medium wave |
Hazards: |
Currents, Rocks |
Quality: |
Clean |
Best Tide: |
No information |
Waves about 2m. Strong South current, and big dumping waves can send you straight into some unfortunate rocks downwind around La Puntilla.
Beach
Type: |
Sand |
Size: |
Big |
Hazards: |
None |
Beach Users: |
None |
Endless beach, lots of space.
Weather
Spring:
|
Normal |
Summer:
|
Normal |
Fall:
|
Normal |
Winter:
|
Thick |
In summer the weather is very nice, with temperatures around 25°C and water 17°C. Wetsuit is needed 5-4 mm.
Wind
Best Months: |
January, February, March, September, October, November, December |
Wind Type: |
No information |
Best Direction: |
S |
Main Direction: |
S |
20 knots most of the time from September to March. Strong South wind.
How to get there
Transport |
Car |
Access
|
Short walk |
About 350 km south from Santiago and about 30km northwest from Cauquenes.
Extra information
For advanced riders only! One of the best beaches in Chile.
Nightlife