Surf spot

Cap Ducal

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

Country: Chile, Central Santiago
Coordinates: -33.0194, -71.5624

Metric
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Wave height (m)	1.3	1.8	1.7	1.6	1.5	1.3	1.3	1.3	1.3	1.3	1.2	1.1	1	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	1	1	1	1	1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1	1	1	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.8	0.8	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	1	1	1	1	1.1
Wave direction	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	SW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	SW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW
Wave period (s)	10	7.5	7.5	7	7.1	7.2	7.2	6.5	6.3	6.3	6.3	6.1	5.7	6	5.7	5.9	5.9	10.8	10.6	10.3	12.2	11.9	11.7	11.5	9.3	10.9	10.7	10.7	10.3	10.2	10	9.9	9.8	8.1	8.2	9.3	6.3	6.3	4.5	4.7	4.8	4.8	4.8	8.5	10.2	10	9.8	9.7	9.5	9.4	9.3	9.3	9.1	9.1	9.1	8.6
Wave energy (kJ)	338	365	313	242	227	186	168	154	132	126	114	97	68	56	52	62	56	226	234	232	322	306	308	309	217	267	248	209	206	182	169	153	141	93	89	89	39	36	25	28	33	32	29	83	119	128	128	138	146	150	154	159	164	172	177	166
Wind speed (km/h)	6.6	6.6	8	7.4	6.8	7.4	11.4	4	7.8	5.1	5.3	4.1	8.7	12.5	7.4	3	6.6	2.8	4.3	3.9	3.6	8	4.8	5.7	9.2	12.5	10.5	11.1	6.4	11.7	9.4	4.2	1.3	2.7	2.5	2.4	13	13.2	9.4	2.4	2.6	1.5	3.9	2.1	10.8	12.1	8.6	3.8	4.1	8.4	7.9	5.4	11	9.5	4.8	7.1
Wind direction	SECross-off	SCross	SCross	SSECross	SCross	WSWOnshore	SSWCross-on	SSEGlassy	SECross-off	SECross-off	ESECross-off	SWGlassy	NWCross-on	WNWOnshore	NNWCross	NNWGlassy	EOffshore	SWGlassy	ESEGlassy	SSEGlassy	WGlassy	WNWCross-on	SWGlassy	SSECross	SECross-off	SECross-off	SECross-off	ESECross-off	WNWCross-on	NWCross-on	NWCross-on	NNWGlassy	NEGlassy	NNEGlassy	NGlassy	NNWGlassy	NWCross-on	NWCross-on	NWCross-on	WNWGlassy	SWGlassy	SSWGlassy	ESEGlassy	ESEGlassy	WNWCross-on	WNWOnshore	WNWCross-on	NEGlassy	SEGlassy	SECross-off	SECross-off	SECross-off	WOnshore	WNWCross-on	SWGlassy	SSECross-off

Cap Ducal (Chile, Central Santiago region) is a well-known surf spot on Chile’s central coast, near La Serena/Coquimbo rather than Santiago city itself. It’s a scenic point/reef-style wave breaking around the historic Cap Ducal area, with a dramatic coastal setting and often strong Pacific swell.

What it’s like

Wave type: Mostly a point/reef break
Best swell: South to southwest swells are typically best
Best wind: Light offshore conditions are usually ideal; coastal winds can affect quality quickly
Wave quality: Can be very good when everything lines up, with long, clean rides

Conditions

Difficulty: Intermediate to advanced, depending on size and conditions
Hazards: Shallow reef/rocks, strong currents, and occasional heavy surf
Crowds: Can be busy when conditions are good, especially with local surfers

Best time to surf

Autumn and winter are often favored for more consistent swell in central Chile
Mornings usually offer cleaner conditions before winds pick up

Vibe

A classic central Chile surf spot with a mix of powerful waves, cold water, and rugged scenery
Water is typically cold year-round, so a proper wetsuit is essential