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Point break
Surfing Punta de Lobos: Complete Guide
Punta de Lobos is Chile's most iconic wave — a powerful left-hand point break that can hold 30+ ft swell, surrounded by dramatic 'morros' (rock spires) jutting from the Pacific. Cold and serious, but world-class.
Wave type
Point break
Skill level
Advanced
Best season
April – October
Swell
SW
Wind
Offshore E
Water temp
13–17°C
Crowd
Moderate
Why surf Punta de Lobos?
Big-wave point break in stunning surroundings, designated a World Surfing Reserve in 2013.
Beginner-friendly?
Not a beginner spot. Try Pichilemu's main beach for lessons.
Hazards & local knowledge
Cold water, big-wave conditions, sharp rocks.
Nearby towns
Pichilemu • Cardonal • Santiago
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