Crowd & Localism
Lineupp pressure is minimal most of the year. The local crew is welcoming, but Forecasts flag petty theft at the carpark, so leave valuables out of sight in your vehicle. One annual contest is the only time numbers genuinely spike.
Provincia de Talca, Southern Chile, Chile
El Puerto
-35.358, -72.464
Edited by Thomas Jackson
Verified May 2026
Editor-verifiedCross-checked against 1 reference
Left · MixedIntermediate → Advanced5–8 ftFeb – Apr
A long left point peeling from the headland into the bay is the standout wave in this city stretch of southern Chile's coast. SW and W swells wrap around the point and unwind toward the pier base, best at low tide when the sand-and-rock bottom shapes clean, walling lines. Slightly overhead is the sweet spot: enough juice to generate proper sections without closing out. Intermediate to advanced surfers will get the most out of it, and crowds are rarely an issue except during the one annual contest. Bottom: sand and rock. Season: February–April. Consistency: moderate. Pack a leash plug spare and keep an eye on your gear onshore.
Wave fit
Skill suited
Intermediate → Advanced
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Best months
Feb – Apr
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Character
Long walling left point.
Conditions
When it worksHazards
Bouncing off the bottom.
Trip planning
Quick facts
Wetsuit
4/3
What to bring
- Shortboard 6ft to 6ft 4in for overhead days
- Fish or funboard for smaller, slower days
Lineup
Easy-going
Where it sits
Location
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About this break
What it's actually like
Access & Facilities
Paddle out from within the fishing complex. If you're staying at Maci accommodation, the wave is effectively in front of the house. Water quality is clean but can turn murky after heavy rain, worth checking after a big downpour.
Nearby Alternatives
Southern Chile has scattered beach breaks and points up and down the coast that pick up similar SW and W swell windows. When El Puerto goes flat or the wind turns onshore, explore the exposed beaches north of the city for residual swell.
10-day swell, wind and tide
El Puerto surf forecast
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El Puerto is a mixed break suited for intermediate to advanced surfers.
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