Surf spot

Isla Negra

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

Country: Chile, Central Santiago
Coordinates: -33.4456, -71.6836

Metric
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Wave height (m)	1.4	1.4	1.3	1.2	1.1	1	0.8	0.9	1	1.1	1.2	1.2	1.3	1.3	1.3	1.3	1.3	1.3	1.3	1.2	1.1	1	1.1	1	1	0.9	0.9	0.7	0.8	0.9	1	1.2	1.2	1.1	1	0.9	0.9	0.9	1	1	1	1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1	1	1	1	1	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9
Wave direction	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	WSW	SW	SW	SW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW
Wave period (s)	6.3	6.3	6.3	6.2	6.1	5.9	10.6	8.8	5.5	10.6	10.3	12.7	12.4	12.1	11.8	11.6	11.3	11.2	10.9	10.7	10.7	10	10.1	9.9	9.8	9.7	9.6	9.4	9.6	4.5	5	4.9	5	4.8	4.9	4.8	10.3	10.1	9.8	9.6	9.4	9.3	9.3	9.3	9.1	9	8.8	8.8	8.7	8.5	8.3	8	8	8.1	8.2	8.3
Wave energy (kJ)	158	156	132	105	90	72	150	121	59	250	288	480	492	495	485	455	441	433	393	341	277	216	227	204	183	165	148	93	111	37	49	65	66	57	46	38	172	171	175	184	191	189	194	192	186	182	169	166	156	139	125	113	102	100	104	112
Wind speed (km/h)	6	6.5	4.5	3.6	10.2	12.6	4.7	5.9	3.9	5.8	5.1	5	10.4	13.6	7.5	4	6.3	9.2	7.7	6.6	9.6	11.3	6.9	2.9	5.9	2.9	5.4	4.5	9.2	13.2	9	2.1	3.5	5.1	2.1	4.6	7	11.2	6.4	1.3	2.4	3.6	4.7	2.8	9.6	9.7	7.9	2.3	2.5	4.1	2.5	5.7	11.7	10.2	7.1	0.8
Wind direction	ENECross-off	ECross-off	ENEGlassy	EGlassy	SWOnshore	SWCross-on	SSWGlassy	SWOnshore	NEGlassy	ECross-off	SOnshore	SSECross-on	SOnshore	SSWOnshore	SSWOnshore	SGlassy	ESECross	ECross	ECross	ESECross	SSECross-on	SSWOnshore	SSWOnshore	WNWGlassy	NOffshore	NNEGlassy	NOffshore	NNWGlassy	WCross	WNWCross	WCross-on	NNWGlassy	ENEGlassy	ECross-off	ESEGlassy	SEGlassy	SSWOnshore	WSWCross-on	SWOnshore	SWGlassy	NNWGlassy	NWGlassy	NGlassy	NWGlassy	SWCross-on	SWOnshore	SWOnshore	SEGlassy	NGlassy	NEGlassy	EGlassy	ESECross	SWCross-on	SWOnshore	WSWCross-on	ENEGlassy

Isla Negra is a well-known surf spot on Chile’s central coast, south of Santiago, near the town of El Quisco. It’s not in Santiago itself, but it’s one of the accessible surf breaks for surfers coming from the capital.

Quick description

Wave type: Mostly a rocky-point/reef-style break with a mix of sand influence depending on swell and tides
Best swell: South and southwest swells
Wind: Offshore winds are typically from the east or southeast
Skill level: Intermediate to advanced, especially when conditions get bigger or the reef is exposed
Crowd: Can get busy, especially on weekends and during good swell

What it’s like

Isla Negra can produce fast, powerful waves with decent shape when conditions line up. Because the coastline faces exposed Pacific swell, the spot can hold solid size and offer long rides at times. The takeoff zone and bottom can be tricky, so local knowledge helps a lot.

Hazards

Rocks and reef
Strong currents on bigger days
Changing tides and shallow sections
Crowds and localism can be a factor

Nearby vibe

The area is famous for its dramatic coastline and for the house of poet Pablo Neruda, which adds to the cultural appeal. The beach/town atmosphere is relaxed, and surfing here often feels more rugged and scenic than urban.