Pichilemu
Chile · South America
Right now
DrizzleWind and swell direction
Swell: 1.2m SW
Wind: 18 km/h SSE (cross-offshore)
Beach faces: W
Cross-offshore wind. Still favourable, expect reasonably clean waves with some texture.
Swell direction is a decent angle for this beach.
Today hour by hour
Updated 08:39Expected crowds
Prediction model v17amMidweek quiet
Next 7 days
Forecast via Open-MeteoWhat to pack
- 4/3mm wetsuit recommended for 12°C water.
- Standard shortboard conditions.
- Rain jacket for between sessions.
Today's briefing
2.1m swell at 8s. Moderate winds. Water temperature 12°C.
AI-generated summary for Pichilemu. Always check local reports before heading out.
Forecast accuracy at Pichilemu
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Best time to go
No great windows in the next 2 days
Best available option is Tomorrow around 6pm (score: 30). Conditions are below the Good threshold but may still be surfable.
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Approximate modelBest on mid-high tide
Swell forecast
7-day forecastDaily score breakdown
This week is looking above average for late April.
Comparing the 7-day forecast to the last 5 years of marine data for the same week at Pichilemu.
What's driving it
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Last 3 days of logged conditions.
About Pichilemu
Pichilemu, renowned primarily for Punta de Lobos, is a towering, heavy-water left-hand point break situated on the central coastline of Chile. The geomorphology features dramatic, towering coastal cliffs leading into a rugged, deep-water basalt rock point marked by distinct monolithic rock formations. This rigid structure intercepts massive south-westerly winter groundswells tracking up from the deep Southern Ocean. As the swell hits the outer rocks, it produces an enormously thick, sloping left-hand wave that connects through multiple sections along the point. A south-easterly offshore wind is necessary to groom the vast wave faces. Due to the immense hydraulic weight, the freezing ocean temperatures, the treacherous rock entry and exit points, and the sheer volume of moving water, Pichilemu is strictly reserved for advanced and big-wave surfers. It requires supreme paddle fitness, heavy-water experience, and the technical mastery to execute high-speed carving manoeuvres on colossal wave faces.
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Create Profile →Frequently asked questions
How often is this page updated?
Current conditions refresh every 6 hours when the cron runs. Hourly data updates every 30 minutes. The 7-day forecast, luck factor, and packing notes are all pre-computed at the same time.
What is the luck factor?
We compare the 7-day forecast to the last 5 years of marine data for the same week at Pichilemu. The delta tells you whether conditions are shaping up better, worse, or about the same as a typical late April.
How is 'best session' picked?
We score each day of the 7-day forecast using the same algorithm as the leaderboard, and highlight the highest scorer.
Where does the data come from?
Open-Meteo's Marine API (swell height, period, water temperature) and Weather API (wind and conditions).
Does the score capture local knowledge?
Honestly, no. Every break has tide windows, swell directions and reef contours that a global model cannot see. Treat the score as a starting point, then check a local cam.
When is the best time to surf Pichilemu?
Check our timing score heatmap above for a week-by-week breakdown combining surf conditions with crowd pressure.