Surf spot

Cachagua

Forecast conditions and map view for Cachagua in Chile, Central Santiago. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: Chile, Central Santiago
Coordinates: -32.5884, -71.4482

Metric
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Wave height (m)	1.2	1.6	1.5	1.5	1.3	1.3	1.4	1.4	1.4	1.3	1.2	1.1	1.1	1	1	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	1	1	1	1.2	1.2	1.1	1	1	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.8	0.8	0.9	0.9	0.9	1	1	1	1	1
Wave direction	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	SW	WSW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	WSW	WSW	SW	WSW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	SW	SW	WSW	WSW	SW	SW	SW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW
Wave period (s)	9.5	7.4	7.4	7.1	6.5	7.2	6.7	6.4	6.4	6.3	6.3	6.3	6.2	6.1	6	7	12	11.6	6.7	11.1	6.7	6.5	5.3	5.2	6	5.9	10.7	10.4	10.4	10.3	10.1	9.9	9.8	9.7	9.8	5.2	5.2	8.7	8.7	5.3	5.4	5.5	10.3	10.3	10.3	10.3	9.9	9.8	9.7	9.5	9.3	9.3	9.2	9.1	9	8.9
Wave energy (kJ)	243	267	253	227	154	184	176	165	152	141	124	102	90	74	66	82	223	228	79	237	92	91	76	73	86	75	220	185	183	170	151	140	129	119	116	29	27	73	74	28	27	26	93	98	111	115	127	137	144	146	154	158	156	159	156	154
Wind speed (km/h)	3.6	5.4	4.7	3.3	7.3	13.3	7.2	6	1.8	4.6	2.9	4.7	7.6	9.1	6.4	1.3	4.6	6.2	2.3	4.8	6.5	11.3	4.7	1.1	3.6	0.8	2.9	2.7	4.8	9.6	7.6	4.1	2.8	3.4	2.4	2.3	7.6	10	6.5	1.5	6	1.3	0	2.2	6.8	10.1	6.8	6.4	2.2	1.1	4.4	2.6	11.4	7.4	9.2	7.3
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Cachagua, Chile is a scenic surf spot on the central coast, north of Santiago near the town of Zapallar/Cachagua. It’s known more for its beautiful setting and consistent beach-break style waves than for being a hardcore, high-performance surf destination.

Quick description

Wave type: Mainly beach break with shifting sandbars
Best for: Beginners to intermediate surfers, depending on conditions
Wave quality: Can be fun and mellow on smaller days; can get punchier with larger south swells
Crowds: Usually moderate, but can get busy on weekends and holidays
Scenery: One of the big draws—rugged coastline, clear water, and a laid-back resort feel

Conditions

Works best with south or southwest swell
Wind is often best early morning before the onshore breeze picks up
Tides and sand movement can change the break noticeably

What to expect

Friendly, relaxed vibe
Good spot for a surf session combined with a beach day
Nearby area has restaurants, lodging, and access to other central coast breaks

Things to keep in mind

Conditions can vary a lot because it’s a sand-bottom break
Local knowledge helps a lot for finding the best peak
In summer, it may be more of a swim/beach destination with smaller surf