Surf spot

El Quisco Point

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

Country: Chile, Central Santiago
Coordinates: -33.3898, -71.6946

Metric
Metric	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00
Wave height (m)	1.3	1.6	1.8	1.6	1.6	1.6	1.6	1.6	1.5	1.5	1.4	1.3	1.2	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.3	1.3	1.2	1.2	1.1	1.1	1	1	1	1	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.9	1	1	0.9	0.7	0.9	0.8	0.9	0.9	1	1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.2
Wave direction	WSW	WSW	WSW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	WSW	SW	SW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW
Wave period (s)	9.6	8.1	7.3	6.6	7.1	7.1	7	6.6	6.3	6.3	6.3	6.3	6.3	6	6.8	6.5	6.6	6.7	6.6	6.6	6.7	7	7.3	7	5.8	10.8	10.7	10.4	10.3	10.2	10	9.8	9.8	9.7	9.8	9.7	5	4.8	4.4	4.5	5.4	9.6	4.6	5.3	9.2	10.1	9.8	9.8	9.6	9.4	9.4	9.3	9.2	9.1	9	8.9
Wave energy (kJ)	299	328	341	212	271	245	235	212	183	172	151	124	109	92	114	93	105	115	121	130	134	141	162	153	109	325	305	274	257	223	200	186	175	159	136	127	35	37	37	39	49	90	31	40	130	165	186	198	205	214	222	227	228	231	233	231
Wind speed (km/h)	1.8	2.4	5.6	6.4	13.7	18.2	10.4	1.6	7.9	6.2	6.1	4.7	6.9	13	5.2	4.8	6.4	4.5	4.4	5.5	9.1	12.8	7.3	3.6	5.9	7.1	8.3	13.1	7.1	7.7	7.7	7.6	5.4	3.7	3.8	2.7	7.6	10.1	7	3.8	3.6	2.9	4.8	4.4	8.4	11.5	7.1	4.3	2.2	1.3	5.8	5.4	10.1	18.4	14.8	2.5
Wind direction	SGlassy	SSWGlassy	SEOffshore	SECross-off	SCross	SWCross-on	SWCross-on	SSEGlassy	ENECross-off	SECross-off	EOffshore	EGlassy	SWCross-on	SWCross-on	SWCross-on	ENEGlassy	ENECross-off	ESEGlassy	SEGlassy	SSECross-off	SCross-off	SSWCross-on	SCross-off	SGlassy	SECross-off	ESEOffshore	EOffshore	EOffshore	SSWCross	WSWCross-on	WOnshore	NNWCross-on	NCross-on	NGlassy	NEGlassy	NNWGlassy	WOnshore	WSWCross-on	WSWCross-on	SWGlassy	SGlassy	EGlassy	SEGlassy	SEGlassy	SSWCross	SWCross-on	SSWCross	NGlassy	NGlassy	NEGlassy	EOffshore	EOffshore	SSWCross	SWCross-on	SWCross-on	NGlassy

El Quisco Point is a classic surf break on Chile’s central coast, south of Santiago in the Valparaíso/central Chile surf zone. It’s a point-style wave that can offer long, clean rides when the swell and wind line up, and it tends to draw surfers looking for more shape and consistency than a random beach break.

What it’s like

Wave type: Point break, with a more organized peel than nearby beach breaks
Best swell: SW to SSW swell is often the key direction for central Chile
Wind: Best in light/offshore conditions; onshore winds can make it messy quickly
Power: Can be punchy and hollow on bigger swells, but also fun and more manageable on smaller days

Conditions and vibe

Central Chile water is cold year-round, so a wetsuit is essential.
The spot can be crowded when conditions are good, especially on weekends and holidays.
Access is generally straightforward from the town of El Quisco, making it a convenient option for surfers based in or visiting the Santiago region.

Best for

Intermediate to advanced surfers when it’s bigger or more powerful
Intermediate surfers on smaller, cleaner days
Longboarders may enjoy it when the wave is running softer and more lined up

Nearby context

El Quisco is part of a stretch of coast that includes several well-known surf areas in central Chile, so if it’s too big, too crowded, or not working, there are often other options nearby depending on swell direction and tide.