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)	1.2	1.7	1.6	1.5	1.4	1.3	1.3	1.4	1.3	1.3	1.2	1.1	1.1	1	0.9	0.9	0.9	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.8	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	1
Wave direction	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	WSW	WSW	WSW	SW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	SW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	SW	SW	WSW	SW	SW	SW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW
Wave period (s)	9.4	7.3	7.3	7	6.7	7.3	7	6.7	6.4	6.3	6.3	6.3	6	6	11.4	11.2	10.9	10.7	10.4	10.2	10.1	11.7	11.4	11.3	9.3	9	10.6	10.3	10.3	10.2	9.9	9.9	9.8	9.8	9.9	9.8	8.1	8	8.1	4.7	4.7	4.7	8.5	8.6	8.6	10.2	9.9	9.8	9.6	9.4	9.3	9.3	9.3	9.2	9	8.9
Wave energy (kJ)	240	294	266	212	166	183	178	166	147	141	116	89	85	69	203	201	194	211	218	223	221	285	284	266	187	175	234	181	189	167	153	146	136	128	102	95	75	69	71	25	22	23	75	77	77	120	132	144	149	158	161	166	164	161	169	167
Wind speed (km/h)	7.7	8	8	8	6.9	7.7	10.4	5.5	8.6	4.2	5.9	4.5	8.9	11.3	7.6	4.9	4.6	3.1	5.8	4.6	1.6	10.1	5.2	6.4	7.4	8.9	11	12.7	7	12	9.1	3.6	1.8	1.8	2.4	2.7	11.2	13.3	7.7	2.9	2.3	5.1	4.3	0.8	7.7	12.1	7.4	1.8	1.8	1.1	2.8	4.5	11.2	11.3	4.4	5.4
Wind direction	SECross-off	SSECross	SCross	SSECross-off	SCross-on	SWOnshore	SSWCross-on	SSECross-off	ESECross-off	SSEGlassy	EOffshore	ESEGlassy	WNWCross-on	WNWCross-on	NWCross-on	ENEGlassy	SEGlassy	SSWGlassy	EOffshore	SEGlassy	WSWGlassy	WNWCross-on	SSWCross-on	SSECross-off	SSECross-off	SECross-off	SECross-off	ESECross-off	NWCross-on	NWCross-on	NWCross-on	NWGlassy	NEGlassy	NGlassy	ENEGlassy	NNWGlassy	NWCross-on	WNWCross-on	WOnshore	WGlassy	SEGlassy	SECross-off	SEGlassy	SSEGlassy	NWCross-on	WNWCross-on	NWCross-on	SWGlassy	SEGlassy	ESEGlassy	SEGlassy	ESEGlassy	WOnshore	WNWCross-on	SWGlassy	SCross

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